Respiratory Therapist-Reg
Company: Samaritan Health Services
Location: Newport
Posted on: January 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Summary - JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE - Provides effective respiratory
care through approved client assessment, diagnostics, therapeutics
and education. Provision of services is initiated by physician
order and approved protocols. - DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION - Samaritan
Health Services Respiratory Therapy team delivers treatment and
diagnostic patient care services to critical and non-critical
patients. We serve all age groups and patient populations using
evidence-based techniques related to the cardiopulmonary system. -
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS - Current registration by
National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC-RRT) required. - Current
state of Oregon Respiratory Care License required. - Healthcare
Provider Level BLS required upon hire. - ACLS required within 90
days of hire. - Two (2) years clinical experience in Respiratory
Care preferred. - PCH Respiratory Therapy: - PALS required within
90 days of hire. - NRP required within six (6) months of hire. -
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES - Patient Care - Possess the skills and
knowledge needed to assist and care for others. Ability to
recognize symptoms, drug properties and interactions, treatments,
and preventive health-care measures within scope of practice. -
Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to
explain complex issues, exchange information between team members,
and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group
presentations and listen to and understand complex information and
ideas. - Time Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize
work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on
pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously
and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure. -
Conflict resolution - Ability to proactively resolve conflicts in a
positive and constructive manner. Possess the knowledge and skills
to handle complaints, settle disputes, and negotiate with others to
reach mutually beneficial decisions. - Social Perceptiveness -
Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to
geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in
caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers.
Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others
and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing
standards, values, lifestyles, and ages. - Medical Terminology -
Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability
to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and
regulations. - PHYSICAL DEMANDS - Rarely (1 - 10% of the time)
Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time) Frequently (34 - 66% of the
time) Continually (67 – 100% of the time) WALK – INCLINE LIFT
(Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36")
40 - 60 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs LIFT
(Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs CARRY 1-handed, 20 - 40 pounds
SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec) SQUAT Repetitive KNEEL (on knees)
PULL (20-40 pounds force) PULL (40 - 60 pounds force) PULL (60 or
more pounds force) LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs LIFT
(Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54")
0 - 20 Lbs CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds ROTATE TRUNK Sitting REACH
- Upward PULL (0-20 pounds force) SIT WALK - LEVEL SURFACE CLIMB -
STAIRS CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds ROTATE TRUNK Standing MANUAL
DEXTERITY Hands/wrists PINCH Fingers FINGER DEXTERITY PUSH (60 or
more pounds force) STAND BEND FORWARD at waist REACH - Forward
GRASP Hand/Fist PUSH (0-20 pounds force) PUSH (20-40 pounds force)
PUSH (40-60 pounds force) PUSH (60 or more pounds force)
Keywords: Samaritan Health Services, Corvallis , Respiratory Therapist-Reg, Healthcare , Newport, Oregon
