Pediatric Respiratory Therapist II — Care Leader

Shriners Children’s Hospital; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 74,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children's Hospital in Portland, OR is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist II to provide family-centered, age-appropriate cardio-pulmonary care from admission through discharge. You will assess patient needs, communicate findings in writing and verbally, and act as a clinical resource to other departments.

Required qualifications include an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy, valid state RT license, NBRC registration, BLS and PALS. ICU experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy and an active RT license in the state of practice.
• National registration with the National Board for Respiratory Therapy.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• PALS certification required or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provided primary respiratory care to patients from admission through discharge, and charts appropriately.
• Serves as a resource and provides education to students, interns, residents, nurses, and new employees as needed.
• Assures safe, cost-effective operation and function of pertinent equipment and utilizes infection control techniques.
• Seeks personal, professional development and accountability.
• Demonstrates the ability to interact and communicate with staff, patients, families, and visitors.
• Understands and applies hospital/departmental policies to daily patient care.

Skills

RT License in state of practice

National Registration

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Education

Associate Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Shriners Children's Hospital in Portland, OR is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist II to provide family-centered, age-appropriate cardio-pulmonary care from admission through discharge. You will assess patient needs, communicate findings in writing and verbally, and act as a clinical resource to other departments.

Required qualifications include an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy, valid state RT license, NBRC registration, BLS and PALS. ICU experience is preferred.