Respiratory Therapist

  • OREGON EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENT
  • Springfield, Missouri
  • Full Time
Job Listing ID: 4309595 Job Title: Respiratory Therapist

Application Deadline: Open Until FilledJob Location: Springfield

Date Posted: 07/12/2025Hours Worked Per Week: Not Provided

Shift: Not Provided

Duration of Job: Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months

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Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.000001 FTE, Variable position.

The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $40.07 - $56.07.

The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

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Job Summary

Cares for the Cardio-Pulmonary needs of all assigned patients, from those who are undergoing routine diagnostic procedures to those requiring more complex critical care support, intervention, and transport support, as applicable to care setting. The work requires a team focus working collaboratively with all members of the healthcare team aimed toward the best outcome for the patient and organization.

Details of Position

Provides respiratory care to include diagnostic testing, oxygen and medication delivery, bronchial hygiene, arterial/capillary blood gas draw and analysis, advanced airway, and life support.

Patient assessment including the ability to monitor labs, hemodynamics, and radiology findings. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individual patient care appropriate to the age of the patients.

Calibrates, cleans, sets up, maintains, and troubleshoots all patient related equipment and instruments. Assembles and stores cleaned equipment.

Participates in in-house educational in-services inter and intradepartmental as well as attending outside seminars and workshops, as requested by Manager.

Participates in various intermittent department tasks including, but not limited to, audits, quality assurance, statistical record keeping, patient charting and other special projects as specified by Manager.

Performs other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

Accredited Program Required: Respiratory Care Program. 2-year AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program or approved alternative education as outlined in the state regulatory requirements and

Required: Must pass the NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist exam within 6 months of hire

Preferred: Minimum of 2 years' experience in acute care as a Respiratory Therapist and

Preferred: Minimum of 1-year experience in a pulmonary function lab and

Preferred: Experience in ICU, Pediatrics, or Obstetrics

Required: Respiratory Care Practitioner - Oregon or

Required within 6 months: Registered Respiratory Therapist and

Required: Basic Life Support

Skills

Proficient with MS Office applications. (Required)

Must be able to set up, operate, and troubleshoot all respiratory or pulmonary function related equipment, as applicable, in a quick and efficient manner. (Required)

Must be able to quickly assess acute, critical care situations and respond with a decisive and appropriate course of action. (Required)

Good time management skills. (Required)

Department / Location Specific Notes

Additional Essential Functions of RTs in Hospital (inpatient):

May act as a member of trauma, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and rapid response teams.

Responsible for ventilator and Non-invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NPPV) management i...

Job Classification: Respiratory Therapists

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Compensation

Salary: Not Provided

Job Requirements

Experience Required: See Job Summary

Education Required: NoneMinimum Age: N/A

Gender: N/A
Job ID: 485134985
Originally Posted on: 7/14/2025

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