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McMinnville, Oregon

Respiratory Therapist, Registered RRT

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Full Time, 72 hours, Nights

Who We Are

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do.

Willamette Valley Medical Center is a 60-bed acute-care, full-service facility, fully accredited by The Joint Commission and certified as an accredited Chest Pain Center by ACC Accreditation Services, the accrediting arm of the American College of Cardiology.

We also provide a host of other services including the Joint Replacement Institute, a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient Surgical Services, a Family Birthing Center, Endoscopy, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Cardio Pulmonary Services, Therapy Services, and Oncology services through H.R. Hoover MD Cancer Center.

Where We Are

McMinnville, Oregon is located amid the rolling vineyards of the Willamette Valley, midway between Portland and the coast in Yamhill County. In addition to the natural beauty and historic charm, McMinnville is a city where you can experience award-winning restaurants, a world-class aviation museum, unique art galleries, beautiful public parks, and fun-filled community events. We invite you to explore our community through these local sites.

Position Summary

Examines and treats patients with breathing-related conditions, performs diagnostic testing, and collaborates with physicians to develop and implement treatment plans. Provides patient education on therapies and medication use; performs physiotherapy and related treatments. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department.

  • Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer; may perform bedside PFTs, EKGs, and tobacco-cessation education as ordered.
  • Delivers ordered respiratory therapies; monitors, records, and communicates patient condition and response to treatment.
  • Responds to codes and emergent calls; assesses patient condition and provides appropriate interventions.
  • Evaluates and contributes to respiratory care policies and procedures based on outcomes, research, and best practices.
  • Educates patients and families on illness, treatments, device use, and community resources.
  • Monitors, receives, stocks, and distributes respiratory supplies and medical gas cylinders; maintains storage areas and equipment readiness.
  • Disassembles, cleans, sterilizes, performs preventive maintenance, and calibrates respiratory equipment.
  • Performs all responsibilities as needed to fulfill required service levels.
  • Participates in performance improvement and required education.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy
  • License: Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in state of practice
  • Certifications: BCLS

What We Offer

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position

also offers:

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
  • Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

EEOC Statement

Willamette Valley Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.

Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.

We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist examines and treats patients with breathing conditions, performs diagnostic testing, and collaborates with physicians on treatment plans. Responsibilities also include delivering ordered respiratory therapies, responding to emergent calls, and educating patients and families on treatments and device use.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy and hold a current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in the state of practice. A Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification is also required for this position.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient ExaminationTreatment Plan CollaborationLung Capacity MeasurementBlood Gas AnalysisRespiratory Therapy DeliveryCode ResponsePolicy EvaluationEquipment SterilizationEquipment Calibration

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 60% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution19 jobs

4
<$100k
9
$100k-115k
3
$115k-130k
3
$130k-145k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs

401k / retirement match
76% this job
Sign-on bonus
41%
Relocation assistance
12%
CME allowance
6%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist

Sutter Health · Sacramento, California

$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist II

Marian Regional Medical Center · Santa Maria, California

$52.03-$64.05/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist - Providence Kodiak Island

$37.08-$55.62/hr
+ 24 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,803 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in McMinnville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$460k
Typical market rent
$1,669/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
105.4
State income tax
Up to 9.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Benefits
Financial Protection & PTO
Financial & Career Growth
Employee Well-being
Professional Development