Job Information
CommonSpirit Health Respiratory Therapist in Pendleton, Oregon
Requisition ID: 2026-460041 Employment Type: PRN Department: Respiratory Therapy Hours/Pay Period: 0 Shift: Night Weekly Schedule: Casual Part-Time, Nights Remote: No Category: Therapy, Allied Health
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As a Respiratory Therapist, you will join an established team of RTs who share your passion for delivering highly specialized cardiopulmonary care to patients experiencing breathing issues. You'll be instrumental in providing a range of treatments from breathing techniques and nebulizer treatments to ventilator management, oxygen therapies, and external ventilation support.
Every day you will apply your keen assessment skills and critical thinking to manage diverse patient needs, develop and execute effective care plans, and ensure calm, focused intervention in both routine and emergent situations.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a strong sense of urgency, unwavering calm under pressure, and the ability to anticipate outcomes. Your dedication to patient well-being and exceptional problem-solving abilities will drive success in this vital role.
Competent delivery of all Respiratory Care procedures as outlined in the department policy and procedure manual.
Performs Respiratory therapy modalities with a basic understanding of related indications, contradictions and precautions.
Maintain accurate and complete documentation of all Respiratory Care procedures per department policy and procedures.
Verify Respiratory Care physicians’ orders once orders have been received, prior to initiating therapy on patients.
Give and receive accurate and complete reports. Update, and enter the current patient’s clinical status for worksheet purposes.
Job Requirements
Required
Graduation from a two-year AMA-approved School for Respiratory Care
Oregon Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner
AHA BLS
ACLS within 90 Days
PALS within 90 Days
NRPwithin 90 Days
Preferred
- Neonate experience
Where You'll Work
CHI St. Anthony Hospital is a 25 bed, licensed for 49, faith-based, acute care, level four trauma, critical access hospital and healthcare campus serving the Pendleton, Oregon area for more than 100 years. We are committed to the highest quality of patient care and safety; and to strengthening our community through wellness education. CHI St. Anthony Hospital is designed specifically to ensure that our physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals can continue to provide extraordinary care for our patients. The 103,000 square foot hospital features 4 operations rooms, 11 emergency rooms, 30 private patient rooms, and the latest medical equipment. St. Anthony Hospital has plenty of room to grow as needed by the community and will continue to provide the safest quality of care possible. St. Anthony Hospital was also named one of the top patient experience hospitals in 2021. CHI St. Anthony is a member of CommonSpirit Health (https://www.commonspirit.org/) , the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation, boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals, with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools, and comprehensive outpatient services-all recognized for quality, safety and service. To learn more go to www.sahpendleton.org