Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will work closely with residents of our Skilled Nursing facility. This will include providing excellent respiratory care, trach care, and ventilator management. This person will work closely with other clinical staff including nursing, occupational, physical, and speech therapists.

Job Description

• Provide respiratory therapy to long-term and short-term residents.
• Administer medications as per physician orders.
• Conduct weekly rounds with pulmonary physicians.
• Support activities such as equipment maintenance, changes, and inventory.
• Administer therapeutic gases as ordered by the physician.
• Set up and manage various types of respiratory care equipment.
• Assist in training new and existing staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Active NBRC credentials.
• Active Oregon Respiratory Care Practitioner state licensure.
• Active BLS certification.

Benefits

• PTO
• 401(K)
• Medical/Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Birthday/Holiday pay
• Wellness fund
• Uniform fund
• Longevity bonuses
• Quarterly vacation drawing
• Tuition reimbursement

Community Overview

Located in Portland, Oregon, Sapphire Gateway Care Center is a smaller 59-unit Skilled Nursing Facility. We have many long-term staff and continue to attract new team members with our family-like atmosphere. Sapphire provides ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, competitive wages, and generous incentives to all employees. If you're looking to be a part of a team that has a new approach to providing a positive work environment, apply with Gateway today!

Our mission: To promote the highest quality of life for our residents, staff, and communities. We strive to treat them all with the greatest consideration and respect.