Job Description

Respiratory Care Practitioner 1 or 2 ATRMC (Respiratory Therapy)

Additional Position Details: FTE: 0.0 | On Call | Variable Schedule Nights

Candidates will be considered at a Respiratory Therapist 1 or 2 Level!

Respiratory Therapy 1 Salary: $33.91 and up, depending on experience//Respiratory Therapy 2 Salary: $36.79 and up, depending on experience

Plus, you will earn extra shift differentials for swing, night, and weekend hours:

• $1.73 extra for working between 3:00pm - 11:00pm
• $3.50 extra for working between 11:01pm and 7:00am
• $1.54 extra for working weekends

Questions? Contact Heather Richter at

Position Summary

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

Education

• Completion of Respiratory Therapy education program and current licensure by the state of Oregon required
• Bachelor\'s Degree in Respiratory Therapy or respiratory related sciences, preferred

Licensure/Certifications

• 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) required.
• 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.
• BLS: Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider certified by American Heart Association (AHA) required upon start.

What We Offer Our Flexible Workforce (Per diem/On-call)

• Competitive starting wage
• An additional 15% on top of the base hourly rate (if not an employee already in a benefited position)
• Benefit option available through the Asante Flexible Workforce plan
• Excellent retirement package with up to a 6% employer contribution

What Makes Us Different

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. For more on our story and award-winning health care, click .

More 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.

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