FTE/Hours: FTE: 0.900000
Salary: Wages determined by experience and
qualifications, starting at $26.26 to a midpoint of $32.83
WHY ASANTE
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.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Respiratory Care Practitioner 1 at Asante supports
the team of respiratory care professionals by providing routine
services to non-critical patients care areas. This position
is transitional in nature and is designed to prepare the
practitioner for advancement to respiratory care in adult critical
care.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
- Six months clinical experience delivering respiratory care in
non-critical care environments typically required; however New
Grads (with strong recommendations) will be considered
- Previous entry-level respiratory care experience,
preferred
Licensure
- Respiratory Therapist (RT-P) licensed by Oregon Health
Licensing Office (HLO) required upon start
- Respiratory Therapy ? Temp license by the Oregon Health
Authority may be considered and permanent licensure must be
obtained within 6 months of hire
- 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)
- Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) certified
by American Heart Association (AHA) required upon start
Required Skills
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Data collection and analysis skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to function as an effective team member
- Word processing, keyboarding, Windows
preferred
What We Offer
- Competitive starting wage
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and
wellness
- Excellent retirement package with up to 6% employer
contribution
- Generous Earned Time Off
- Tuition reimbursement after one year of service
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
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.
