Respiratory Care Practitioner

Overview CHI St. Anthony Hospital is a 25 bed 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 103000 square foot hospital features 4 operating rooms, 11 emergency rooms, 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 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 While you're busy impacting the healthcare industry, we'll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, and more. Responsibilities Job Summary: Under the Supervision of the Cardiopulmonary Services Medical Director and Department Director, the Respiratory Therapist is responsible for administering safe and competent respiratory care as ordered per physician, with emphasis in specialty areas (i.e., Emergency, Neonatal, Pediatric, Geriatric and Critical Care), monitoring mechanical ventilation, administering medications, patient assessment, airway management, understanding basic blood work results, maintains knowledge of the various methods of oxygen delivery, including the necessary equipment, suctioning, patient monitoring, teaching, and training, provide patient care for long shifts. Qualifications Required Education and Experience: Graduate of a four (4) year AMA approved School for Respiratory Care Passing score on the NBRC entry level examination Required Licensure and Certifications: Must possess a valid Oregon RCP license Must have current AHA BLS certification Current AHA ACLS certification is preferred