Registered Respiratory Therapist

St. Charles Health System

. Assess, plan, manage, and evaluate care for patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary deficiencies .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRedmond • Oregon • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $41 - $61 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing respiratory care for patients with acute and chronic conditions, including mechanical ventilation and aerosolized medication administration. Proficient in patient assessment, documentation, and compliance with healthcare regulations while providing leadership and support in a clinical environment.

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Respiratory Therapist LicensureRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)Mechanical Ventilation ManagementACLS CertificationPatient Care Documentation

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Hard Skills

Respiratory Care ProceduresAerosolized Medication AdministrationArterial Blood Gas MonitoringOxygen Therapy ImplementationFiber Optic Bronchoscopy AssistanceEKG PerformanceDosage CalculationPatient/Ventilator Interaction ManagementTracheostomy Tube ManagementLean Continuous-Improvement Principles

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeamworkCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Medical Records SystemsMS Office

Certifications & Qualifications

NRP CertificationACLS CertificationPALS CertificationAHA Basic Life Support CertificationRPFT CertificationACCS CertificationNPS CertificationAE-C Certification

Industry Keywords

Cardiopulmonary DeficienciesMechanical VentilationPatient CareTrauma Team ParticipationCode BlueNeonatal ResuscitationHigh-Risk Newborn DeliveriesHospital ComplianceTherapeutic Care EnvironmentsHealthcare Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess, plan, manage, and evaluate care for patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary deficiencies
Perform respiratory care procedures within the department scope of practice
Manage all modes of mechanical ventilation, lung-protective strategies, patient/ventilator interactions, and lung mechanics
Administer aerosolized medications, metered-dose inhalers, nitric oxide, and heliox
Manage artificial airways and tracheostomy tubes, including exchanges and decannulation
Assist with fiber optic bronchoscopies, intubations, and moderate sedation
Monitor arterial blood gases, EtCO2, SpO2, blood pressure, vital signs, and hemodynamics
Assess and implement respiratory protocols and oxygen therapy
Perform EKGs as needed at some locations
Participate in Code Blue, Trauma Team, Rapid Response, neonatal resuscitation, and high-risk newborn deliveries as assigned
Calculate dosages and administer medications accurately
Document patient care in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements
Maintain safe, therapeutic, professional, ethical, and confidential care environments
Support Lean continuous-improvement principles and organizational mission, vision, and values
Provide effective patient and customer service
Float to other St. Charles Health System campuses as operationally required
Lead Therapist duties include guiding staff, distributing workload, adjusting staffing, performing quality audits, providing manager feedback, and modeling leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Required education as required for Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure/certification
Current Respiratory Therapist licensure with the Oregon Health Licensing Office
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) registration
NRP required for assignment to NICU/FBC or to function as a lead therapist
ACLS and PALS within six months of hire
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification
Ability to meet St. Charles Health System driving requirements
Ability to travel to all St. Charles Health System worksites as required
Appropriate PPE use required
Basic to intermediate ability and experience with electronic medical records systems and MS Office
Excellent communication, organizational, multitasking, analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, teamwork, and collaboration skills
Preferred bachelor's degree in a related field
Preferred RPFT, ACCS, NPS, or AE-C certification from the NBRC
Preferred two years of hospital experience and emergency/trauma experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Evening shift differential: $2.50/hr
Weekend shift differential: $4/hr
Night shift differential starting at $10/hr
Full-time schedule of 36 hours per week