Respiratory Therapist / Clinician

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Respiratory Therapist

1720 NE Andresen Rd, Vancouver, WA 98661

Full-Time

Norco, Inc. is currently offering a signing bonus of $1,500.00 for this position. Details of the signing bonus can be discussed during the interview.

(Applies to full-time direct new hires only)

Job Description

Norco is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist / Clinician to join our patient-focused, community-based care team. This is a unique opportunity for licensed clinicians who want to use their respiratory expertise outside of the hospital setting - in a role with predictable scheduling, meaningful one-on-one patient interactions, and a supportive team environment.

Unlike Traditional Hospital RT Roles, This Position Offers

• Standard Monday - Friday schedule
• Structured, planned visits
• Limited on-call rotation
• Autonomy and variety across home, clinic, and facility settings

If you enjoy building relationships, educating patients, and helping individuals thrive safely at home, this role is a great fit!

What You'll Do

You will support patients and referral partners by ensuring safe, effective use of respiratory and rehabilitation equipment. Responsibilities include:

• Evaluate patient needs and coordinate the ordering and setup of Category II and III respiratory equipment
• Work directly with patients, physician, therapists, insurance companies, and referral sources to ensure optimal equipment solutions
• Perform evaluations in homes, clinics, nursing facilities, and hospitals
• Provide product education and demonstrations to patients and healthcare partners
• Support Norco's Quality Improvement Program and participate in ongoing clinical excellence initiatives
• Troubleshoot oxygen and respiratory equipment during business hours and as needed during limited on-call periods
• Collaborate with customer service teams to coordinate respiratory-related discharges
• Promote Norco's services to referral sources and the healthcare community
• Perform other tasks as needed to support patient care and company goals
• $35 - $40/ hour DOE

What Makes This Role Different

• Predictable schedule with most work occurring Monday - Friday
• No rapid-response or high-acuity hospital pressures
• Time to educate, connect, and truly support patients
• A stable, long-term career path with a company that invests in its employees
• Employee-owned culture where your work directly contributes to shared success

Qualifications

• CRTT, RRT, RN, LPN, RPSGT or eligible for any of the preceding
• State license, as required
• Valid driver's license
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to learn new equipment and technologies quickly
• Ability to lift 25 - 40lbs occasionally
• Previous home care experience preferred
• Ability to work compassionately with diverse patient populations

Benefits That Support Your Growth

Norco offers a competitive compensation/benefit package, including:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Medical and Dependent Care Flex Accounts (FSA)
• Life Insurance provided at no cost to employee by Norco
• Supplemental Accident, Disease, and Life Insurance options
• Employee Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) with Employer Matching
• Employee Discount on products sold by Norco

Company Information

Founded in 1948, Norco is headquartered in Boise, Idaho and has more than 70 branches in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Nevada, Washington, Utah and Wyoming. As a family and employee owned company we operate the nation's largest independent gas manufacturer/distributor of welding, safety, medical equipment and supplies.

Norco is proud to be among the thousands of privately-owned businesses nationwide that offer their employees a meaningful stake in the business through employee stock ownership (ESOP).

At Norco we share a common mission: "Serving You Better." Treating customers, suppliers and each other with respect and dignity is our top priority. We work hard every day to serve others and create rich lives for our employees, their families, and the communities where we work and live.

Norco, Inc is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Norco provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Norco, Inc is a Drug-Free workplace.