The Respiratory Therapist provides direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory therapy including diagnostic testing, patient evaluation and assessment, and administration of therapeutic respiratory therapy. Other duties involve scheduling patients, patient follow-up, supply management, and troubleshooting equipment. This position must function autonomously and often will be the only staff on duty for the Cardiopulmonary Department. This position provides “on-call” coverage after hours for the department. All respiratory therapists work under the direction of the ordering or supervising physician.

Requirements

This position requires an Associate's degree in Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). The individual also must be a current member of the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), a current Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP), a current Basic Life Support (BLS) provider, a current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) provider, and a Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) provider.

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EEOC/Accommodation Statement

Wallowa County Health Care District is an alcohol and drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of drug and background screenings. Please note we follow Federal Guidelines regarding prohibited substances, even for those legal at the state level.

Applicants in need of reasonable accommodation in the application or recruitment process should contact the Human Resources department for assistance. Paper applications may be obtained at Wallowa Memorial Hospital.