Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Salem, Oregon
Salem Hospital

RRT

Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics Location: Oregon Employment type: Travel/Contract Contract length: 13 weeks Start: ASAP Shift: Day, 4x12-hour shifts, 7:00 to 19:30 (12 hours/day, 48 hours/week)

Position Purpose

• Perform respiratory care procedures and protocols, including CPAP/BiPAP, chest physiotherapy, aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, incentive spirometry, ventilator management, pulmonary screens, hemodynamic monitoring, pulse oximetry, and setup and use of monitoring systems.
• May be involved in other areas, such as pulmonary function testing, SCNY, and endoscopy, based on demonstrated interest and department needs.
• Participate in departmental education, performance improvement, and new projects, and adhere to departmental quality, productivity, and performance standards.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education
• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Oregon
• One (1) year of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, completed within the last year
• Experience with Epic

Preferred Qualifications

• NICU or Critical Care experience
• Two (2) years of college education, including an Associate or Bachelor degree

Pre-Start and Onboarding Requirements

• Background: Criminal background check within 90 days of start (7-year search); EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and every 30 days thereafter; international check if applicable
• Drug screen: 10-panel drug test within 90 days of start, including "Opiates" by name
• Health: Physical within one year of start; TB screening (2 negative PPDs or a negative QuantiFERON/T-spot) within one year of start; measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B immunity by titer or vaccine series; Tdap or declination; annual flu vaccine or declination
• Fit testing: Completed onsite within the first week of starting, or the candidate will be pulled from the floor
• References: Two references from the last two years of employment history showing one year in a comparable specialty, with at least one supervisory reference (Charge RN acceptable) within the last 12 months
• Competency: Competency exam with an 80% passing score
• Skills checklist: Required for all
• Facility modules: Must be completed by the due date; the required set varies by unit
• Badge photo: Required ASAP and at least 8 days before start; white background, sent in JPEG format
• Other forms: TB history screening form, signed job description, and vaccination declination form (if applicable)