Respiratory Therapist – Therapist

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Job ID: 886230

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 (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) | 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
• Perform 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 Program
• Assist fellow Respiratory Care Practitioners and healthcare team members; support training of new therapists, students, and other clinical staff
• 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

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• BLS certification (AHA Traditional) required — RQI format not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist required
• PICU or NICU experience required
• Oregon state license required; pending licensure acceptable at time of application — candidates may apply for licensure upon offer
• Epic EMR experience required to submit
• Local candidates are welcome; same rates apply

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel assignment experience preferred; however, first-time travelers are accepted
• Strong familiarity with current respiratory care modalities and equipment across pediatric and adult populations

Why Join Us

• Work within a dynamic, multidisciplinary pediatric care environment spanning the NICU, PICU, and emergency department
• No on-call requirements, offering a more predictable night shift schedule

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