Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

Shift: Full time. Nights - Variable

Total Rewards Offerings:
Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.
Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Basic and voluntary life insurance
Short and long-term disability
Live Well Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.
Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay
Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
Education assistance program
Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer https://studentaid.gov/
Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria.
Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others.

Position Highlights:
Salem Hospital, a not-for-profit Level II Trauma facility, is one of Oregon's largest acute-care hospitals, is home to the busiest ER on the West Coast, and is currently licensed for 494 acute-care beds.

We are seeking a driven Respiratory Therapist to join our well-established program, comprised of more than 60 respiratory practitioners. As a Therapist on our team, you will assess and treat a wide range of patient populations, from neonates to adult, afflicted with acute and chronic breathing issues. As a team we practice together, though offer significant autonomy so you can excel within your scope and expertise. Our program offers continuous training and top notch equipment to work with.

Core Functions:
We utilize many respiratory modalities, including:
Aerosol therapies
BIPAP/CPAP
Ventilators
High Flow oxygen therapy
Opportunities to train in pulmonary function testing, discharge navigators, NICU and bronchoscopies.

Background/Expertise:
High school diploma or equivalency.
Registered Respiratory Therapist as recognized by the NBRC.
Valid Oregon licensure to practice as an RCP in Oregon.
BLS credentials through the American Heart Association.

Why Salem?
Salem, Oregon is uniquely positioned geographically to serve a broad catchment area including metropolitan and rural communities and boasts active lifestyle opportunities unique to the Pacific Northwest. Our family friendly-safe community offers excellent primary and secondary educational programs including, public, private and Montessori, as well as private and community colleges. As the state capital, our community hails in government, and enjoys a variety of cultural community events, including the World Beat Festival, Salem Art Festival and much more! Salem is close in proximity to the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade Range mountains, world-renowned wine country, and is situated along the interstate with easy access to Portland and the international airport.

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