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Lakeview, Oregon

Respiratory Therapist, Registered - PRN (2 Positions)

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callPer Diem

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Job Description

Position Details

PRN (as needed), 12-hour shifts, rotating schedule, shared call.

Position Summary

Responsible for treating patients of all ages from newborn to geriatric with cardiorespiratory problems using a variety of diagnostic and treatment modalities. Acts as a resource for physicians and nurses.

Administers a variety of treatments and therapies to patients, most of which require operation of respiratory equipment such oxygen delivery devices, nebulizers, aerosol units, ventilators, pulmonary function spirometry, blood gas analyzers and cardiac stress testing equipment, as ordered by a physician.

Performs resuscitative measures using monitors, defibrillators, and mechanical respirators.

Requirements

Education:

High school graduate or equivalent. Typically requires completion of 2-year program and NBRC registration.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Registered Respiratory Therapist Credential (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT). Must have current BLS certification and become ACLS, NRP certified within one (1) month of hire. Licensed to practice Respiratory Therapy in the State of Oregon. Must supply RRT diploma or transcripts.

Experience

Previous clinical experience practicing general respiratory therapy with experience in ICU, ER, Newborn, Pediatric and Cardiac Stress testing ABG sampling and analysis, Pulmonary Function Testing, and Cardiac Event and Holter monitoring preferred.

Summary

Employment Requirements:

To apply, please fill out an application, attach a cover letter, and resume. Include gaps in employment and reasons for separation.

  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
  • Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
  • Successful completion of 500-hour probationary period.
  • Criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen required upon conditional job offer.

Disclaimer

If claiming veteran's preference, you must submit a DD214, Certificate of Release from Active Duty, which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions.

If currently on active-duty you must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active-duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted. Veteran's preference must be verified prior to appointment.

Without this documentation, you will not receive veteran's preference and your application will be evaluated based on the material(s) submitted.

If claiming 10-point veteran's preference you must provide the DD214 or certification requirements (see above bullet), plus the proof of entitlement of this. Failure to submit these documents could result in the determination that there is insufficient documentation to support your claim for 10-point preference.

Lake Health District is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by law.

All employment requirements mandated by local, state, and federal regulations will be observed.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist treats patients of all ages with cardiorespiratory issues using various diagnostic and treatment modalities. They operate specialized equipment such as ventilators and blood gas analyzers while providing support to physicians and nurses.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Ventilator managementNebulizer operationBlood gas analysisDefibrillationICU carePediatric careNewborn care

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 52% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

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 contract/1099 Respiratory Therapist Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution28 jobs

10
<$90k
7
$90k-105k
8
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
1
$139k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs

401k / retirement match
83%
Sign-on bonus
42%
Relocation assistance
13%
PSLF eligible
13%
Loan repayment
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,921 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Lakeview

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$222k
Median resident rent
$1,026/mo
Residents’ average commute
7 min
State income tax
Up to 9.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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