Advocating FOR & Educating Respiratory Care Professionals

Oregon Society for Respiratory Care is committed to professionalism in respiratory care practice and respiratory education. Become a part of the leading national and international professional association for Respiratory Care.  The AARC promotes professional excellence, and advocates for our profession, our patients, and their families. Support our profession by joining the AARC today!

Register Now for the 2025 Conference!

April 16th and 17th

Eugene Oregon

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors is comprised of a number of health care professionals from around the state. Learn more about the people who keep OSRC up and running by clicking the link below.

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Employment

See the current job opportunities in respiratory care listed by members of the AARC.

Job Listings

Political Action

We post regular updates on this page to share what our directors are doing as part of the PACT (Political Action Team). From visits to Washington DC to legislative news, you can stay informed here.

Pact Updates

Meet the Board

Portrait of Renee president and executive committee member

Renee Angstrom

Past President

Portrait of Tony Garberg

Tony Garberg

Vice President

Portrait of Secretary and Executive Committee Rachael Sackett

Cathy Melero

Treasurer

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Meeting Minutes

Keep up to date with the board from event details and political action discussions to upcoming elections.

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2025 Conference

2025 OSRC Conference in Eugene Oregon Join us in Track Town USA for 2 days of education, fun, networking and growth.

Location:
Graduate Eugene 
66 East 6th Avenue Eugene, OR 97401

Dates:
April 16, 2025 · 8am through
April 17, 2025 · 5pm PDT

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2024 Conference Resources & Handouts

Staff Development
Presented by: Carrie Coffman, RRT
Staff Development Specialist at Asante Health System

APRV for OSRC3
Presented by: Carrie Coffman, RRT
Staff Development Specialist at Asante Health System

AARC – Strategic Plan
Presented by: Mandy De Vries,  MSc, RRT, RRT-NPS
VP of Education for the AARC

A Review of the VDR
Presented by: Carrie Coffman, RRT & Stacy O’Keeffe, RRTACCS, RRT-NPS

The Evolution of Surfactant Administration for Respiratory Distress Syndrome of the Premature Newborn
Presented by: Matthew C. Egalka, M.D.
Medical Director, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Salem Hospital (Salem, OR)

2024 Year in Review
Presented by: Renee Angstrom, RRT, BSHCA
Former Cardiopulmonary and Respiratory Services Manager | Legacy Silverton Medical Center

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