Respiratory Care Practitioner 2 or 3

Additional Position Details: FTE: 0.900000 | Full Time | 3rd Shift - Nights

Candidates will be considered at either the Respiratory Care Practitioner 2 or 3 level (details on each level included below)

Salary information

• RCP-2: Starting range is between $36.79 and $55.19. Increases are based on years of relevant experience.
• RCP-3: Starting range is between $39.92 and $59.88. Increases are based on years of relevant experience.
  
  

External candidates may be eligible for Relocation Assistance!

Position Summary/Qualifications For The Respiratory Care Practitioner 2:

The Respiratory Care Practitioner 2 at Asante is an Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner that has acquired additional credentialing and competencies as outlined in the Respiratory Critical Care Orientation, Respiratory Care Services Competency Evaluation and Respiratory Care Services' Career Ladder, in one or more of the following: Adult Critical Care, Pediatric Care, Neonatal Care, Pulmonary Function Technology, Team leadership. The RCP-2 may enable the practitioner to perform respiratory care duties in the adult intensive care units, attend to patients in the ER and/or provide pediatric floor care if applicable. Responsibilities may also include management of blood gas labs, as assigned for specific job roles.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy or respiratory related sciences, preferred
• Completion of Respiratory Therapy education program and current licensure by the state of Oregon
  
  

Experience

• Experience specific to the posted Advanced Practitioner specialty position is required Successful applicants should have experience specific to the posted Advanced Practitioner specialty position. Such experience should indicate that the applicant would be able to demonstrate advanced competencies after completion of orientation(s)
  
  

Licensure/Certifications

• Current or former RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• RT-P: Respiratory Therapist licensed by Oregon Health Authority Licensing Office required upon start. Temp license may be considered and permanent license must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• BLS: Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider certified by American Heart Association (AHA) required upon start.
• ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support certified from American Heart Association, preferred.
• NRP: Neonatal Resuscitation Program Instructor certification issued by American Heart Association (AHA)usually preferred- but will be required for those working in the Family Birth Center.
• PALS: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Instructor certification by the American Heart Association, preferred for ARRMC and ATRMC.
• For Asante Ashland Community Hospital (AACH), PALS must be obtained within 6 months of start (for Respiratory Therapy).
  
  

Position Summary/Qualifications For The Respiratory Care Practitioner 3:

A Respiratory Care Practitioner 3 has acquired additional credentialing and competencies as outlined by Respiratory Leadership Team. Respiratory Care Practitioners interview, examine, and care for patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders using their knowledge of scientific principles and best practice for underlying cardiopulmonary physiology and pathophysiology disorders. With their knowledge of biomedical engineering and technology they can assess, educate, and treat patients with cardiopulmonary disorders appropriately.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Completion of Respiratory Therapy education program and current licensure by the state of Oregon required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy or respiratory related sciences, preferred.
  
  

Experience

• Experience specific to the posted Advanced Practitioner specialty position is required Successful applicants should have experience specific to the posted Advanced Practitioner specialty position. Such experience should indicate that the applicant would be able to demonstrate advanced competencies after completion of orientation(s).
  
  

Licensure/Certifications

• Current or former CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) or RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• RT-P: Respiratory Therapy - Permanent License by the Oregon Health Authority Licensing Office required upon start. Temp license by the Oregon Health Authority may be considered and permanent licensure must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• BLS: Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider certified by American Heart Association (AHA) required upon start.
  
  

Total Rewards Package

• Earn a competitive and progressive salary
• Benefit from health plans that are focused on health and wellness including medical, dental, vision and wellness beginning within 30 days of hire
• On-call employees may receive an additional 15% for flexibility (Remove for salaried positions)
• Plan for your future with a retirement package that includes up to 6% employer contribution
• Experience a healthy work-life balance with our generous earned time off (ETO)
• Continue to enhance your education through our tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment plans
  
  

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