Respiratory Care Practitioner 3 ARRMC (Respiratory Therapy)

Respiratory Care Practitioner 3 ARRMC (Respiratory Therapy)

The Respiratory Care Practitioner 3 Position Overview

Full Time Nights

• Sign On Bonus and Relocation Assistance for qualified applicants

An Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner has acquired additional credentialing and competencies as outlined by Respiratory leadership. Respiratory Care Practitioners interview examine and care for patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders using their knowledge of scientific principles underlying cardiopulmonary physiology and pathophysiology with their knowledge of biomedical engineering and technology to assess, educate and treat patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.

QUALIFICATIONS

As an RCP 3 you'll have the opportunity to work with and become:

NICU

Be a vital member in the NICU and Pediatric resuscitation team

Attend all high-risk deliveries

Intubation of neonates

Management of ventilators

Be a vital member of the pediatric care team using advanced scoring systems

Experts in Nitric usage

Participate in out of house Neonatal transports as a member of the transport team necessary requirements for certification

Attend every neonatal/pediatric code/RRT and traumas

ACCS

Experts in adult critical care elements related to Respiratory Therapy

Resource or outreach Respiratory Therapist to assist co-workers and physicians on shift

Igel placement in critical patient situations

Insert arterial lines as a member of the ACCS Teams

Adult critical care experts on VDR, IPV, TPP, independent lung ventilation, Heliox and bronchotron

Super user for all respiratory equipment in order to educate and assist others

Vital member in adult codes and RRTs, including pediatric RRT

Level II trauma

Education

• Associates in Respiratory
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or respiratory related sciences

Experience

• Completion of Respiratory Therapy education program and current licensure by the state of Oregon and 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). The Respiratory Care Practitioner 3 can practice in all adult areas of the hospital and may specialize in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit/Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Adult Critical Care Specialist or act as department liaison and lead for administrative, training and system wide alignment.

Licensure/Certifications

• Current or former RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• RT-P: Respiratory Therapy - Permanent license by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA)
• BLS: Basic Life Support)
• NRP: Neonatal Resuscitation Program

What We Offer

• Competitive starting wage
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and wellness
• Excellent retirement package with up to 6% employer contribution
• Generous Earned Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement after one year of service

About Asante and Southern Oregon

Asante is a local, community owned and governed, not-for-profit organization that provides comprehensive health care services to more than 550,000 people in a nine-county area of Southern Oregon and Northern California. It includes Asante Ashland Community Hospital in Ashland, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass, Asante Physician Partners throughout the Rogue Valley, and additional health care partnerships. Virtually all medical specialties and services are represented within an organization dedicated to providing exceptional care. With over 5,000 employees, Asante's entities offer outstanding opportunities for career advancement and professional growth. At Asante your work positively impacts your family, friends, neighbors and the community. Experience the difference in how you work, how you live and how you connect.

At Asante we are defined by our values -traits that guide us as we serve patients and the community:

Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork

Asante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.