Respiratory Therapist – Therapist

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Job ID: 886229

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 fellow Respiratory Therapists, students, and other healthcare team members to promote quality patient care
• Maintain competency for all equipment and care modalities within the Respiratory Care Practitioner scope of practice, including completion of required in-services and competency testing

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapist experience required
• NICU or PICU experience required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• BLS certification (AHA Traditional) required — RQI format not accepted
• Active Oregon Respiratory Therapist license required; pending license acceptable at time of application (license application must be initiated upon offer)
• Locals are welcome; same rates apply

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with Epic EMR strongly preferred and may be required at time of submission
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Ability to float within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities as needed

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a high-acuity pediatric environment supporting NICU, PICU, and emergency care within a well-established academic health system
• No call requirements, offering a predictable night shift schedule with expected 36 hours per week

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