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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