Respiratory Care Practitioner 1 and 2

Respiratory Care Practitioner 1 and 2

Asante is currently hiring Respiratory Therapists for FULL-TIME and PART-TIME benefited positions for a variety of Swing and Night shifts at Asante Rogue Regional Hospital in Medford, Oregon

External Candidates are eligible for a Highly Competitive Recruitment Bonus in addition to a Generous Relocation Assistance package!

Whether you are just starting your career in Respiratory Therapy or you are an experienced practitioner looking to work for an award-winning healthcare system alongside a dedicated team of professionals - we want to hear from you!

For immediate consideration or if you have any questions, please contact Chris Strahm at [email protected]

Why Asante

Asante is more than a great hospital system in an amazing location. We are a community of passionate providers and service-focused caregivers who collaborate to deliver amazing patient outcomes; a place where titles don't matter as much as your creativity, drive, and passion. Our culture, values and people create an environment of sustained medical excellence.

Our many accolades speak volumes about our commitment to quality and positive patient outcomes and directly reflect our employee's passion for the communities we serve. These accolades include:

• IBM Watson Health 15 Top Health Systems award in 2021. We've earned this recognition for nine years in a row.
• For the eighth time, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center has been named to the Fortune/IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals list for 2021.
• Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center was also recognized as Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospitals list in 2021.
• All three of our hospitals received a CMS five-star rating in 2021.
• Asante was named one of America's Best in State Employers by Forbes in 2020 and 2021.

After seeing Respiratory Therapists in action during the past two years, Asante recognizes our Respiratory Therapists' contributions more than ever. These skilled practitioners care for our sickest patients suffering from a wide variety disorders using their knowledge of scientific principles, underlying cardiopulmonary physiology and pathophysiology, biomedical engineering and technology.

Asante provides training and development opportunities to grow within a variety of specialty areas including:

• Adult ICU
• Cardiac Rehabilitation
• In-flight therapy
• NICU/Newborn care
• Pediatrics
• Pulmonary Diagnostics
• Sleep Center

We also have an established career path for our Respiratory Therapists at Asante, which includes the following roles:

Respiratory Care Practitioner 1 - work in non-critical care areas and no prior experience is required

Respiratory Care Practitioner 2 - work in critical care areas and require at least six months of prior experience

Respiratory Care Practitioner 3 - advanced role that allows you to work at the top of your license and provides you with a high level of autonomy to assess patients and build and implement a care plan. These roles are typically split into two groups:

• Adult Critical Care Specialist
• NICU

Please see the requirements for each Respiratory Care Practitioner level below:

RCP-1:

• Completion of Respiratory Therapy education program and current licensure by the state of Oregon
• Current or former CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) or RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Respiratory Therapy - Permanent License by the Oregon Health Authority
• Respiratory Therapy - Temp license by the Oregon Health Authority may be considered and permanent licensure must be obtained within 6 months of hire

RCP-2:

• 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).
• Current or former RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Respiratory Therapy - Permanent license by the Oregon Health Authority
• Respiratory Therapy - Temp license may be considered and permanent licensure must be obtained within 6 months of hire

RCP-3:

• 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.
• 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)
• NRP: Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification

*All positions require Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certification through the American Heart Association upon start

What We Offer for both Full and Part-time Positions

• 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.