Respiratory Therapist – Therapist

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Job ID: 886227

Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,263.35

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist – Pediatric (NICU/PICU)

Location

Portland, OR | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3×12-Hour Shifts (19:00–07:30) | Onsite | No Call

Key Responsibilities

• Provide bedside respiratory care in the NICU, PICU, emergency department, and pediatric and adult acute/intermediate care wards in accordance with hospital and departmental guidelines
• Deliver therapeutic interventions including airway management, therapeutic gases, ventilator management, newborn resuscitation, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Perform diagnostic procedures including arterial blood sampling, bedside spirometry, spontaneous ventilatory parameters, and point-of-care testing
• Apply age-specific therapeutic modalities and communication approaches, including participation in a Family Centered Care model
• Support and train new Respiratory Therapists, students, and other healthcare team members in the spirit of teamwork
• Maintain competency for all equipment and modalities within the Respiratory Care Practitioner scope of practice; complete all required competency testing and in-services

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapist experience required
• NICU or PICU experience required
• BLS (AHA Traditional) and RRT required
• Oregon Respiratory Therapist license required; pending licensure acceptable at time of application — candidate must apply upon offer
• Score of 85% or higher on required competency assessments
• Comprehensive background review required; no background or license hits accepted
• Local candidates are welcome; same rates apply

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Epic EMR experience strongly preferred
• Experience as a first-time traveler is accepted for this position
• ACLS certification (AHA Traditional)

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a high-acuity pediatric environment supporting a diverse patient population across NICU, PICU, and emergency settings
• Position welcomes first-time travelers, offering an excellent entry point into travel respiratory therapy

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