Registered Respiratory Therapist - $15K Sign-On Job at Good Shepherd Health Care System, Hermiston, OR

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  • Good Shepherd Health Care System
  • Hermiston, OR

Job Description

Registered Respiratory Therapist - $15,000 Sign-on Bonus

Schedule: Night Shift, 0.9 FTE - 36 hours/week

Compensation Range: $35.55 - $54.79

*Shift differential available where applicable.

*Relocation assistance available.

Join Our Growing Team at Good Shepherd Health Care System

At Good Shepherd Health Care System , we put "Patients First. Always." We are committed to bringing state-of-the-art care closer to home and providing exceptional care to our community.

Why Choose Good Shepherd?

  • Independent & Financially Stable organization
  • Top-tier benefits package offering 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums (medical, dental, and vision) for both employees and their families.
  • State-of-the-Art Facilities & Services
  • Supportive Administration & Culture
  • Thriving, Growing Region supporting outdoor lifestyle & adventure.

Good Shepherd Health Care System remains one of the largest employers in the area and plays a pivotal role in the region's continued growth.

Position Definition:

Provide care and treatment for patients with respiratory and cardiac illnesses. Adhere to the assigned work schedule.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Set up and operate various types of respiratory care equipment to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases and illnesses, working with adult, pediatric, and neonatal patient populations.
  • Utilize Hamilton ventilators, Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) systems, and HiFlow devices.
  • Use Epic as the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
  • Perform 12-lead EKGs after hours and on weekends using MAC 15 carts.
  • Attend all C-sections and high-risk deliveries.
  • Respond to all Code Blue, Rapid Response, Trauma, and Code Stroke calls.
  • Participate in ground transports with intubated patients, as needed.
  • Core staffing consists of two therapists available 24/7/365.

Physical Demands:

  • Prolonged periods of standing or walking are required.
  • Frequent pushing, pulling, or moving of equipment.
  • Regularly lift heavy supplies weighing up to 25 pounds, with occasional lifting of items up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions:

  • Possible exposure to infections and contagious diseases.
  • Regular exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
  • Potential exposure to hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids, and waste.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrates proficiency in technical, clerical, and interpersonal aspects of respiratory care.
  • Provide care for patients with conditions such as COPD, asthma, and other respiratory illnesses.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, team members, and healthcare providers.
  • Stay up-to-date with regulatory standards, patient safety goals, and other requirements, integrating this knowledge into care and system design.
  • Exhibit strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and facilitation skills in complex situations.

Required Qualifications:

  • Current, unencumbered Oregon State Respiratory Care License.
  • Minimum of an associate degree from a respiratory therapy education program supported or accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
  • Current BLS, PALS, NRP and ACLS required at time of hire or completed within 90 days of hire.
  • Two years of clinical experience including all ages of patients preferred.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
  • Ability to work with a culturally diverse population.

Job Tags

Relocation package, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,

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