Pediatric Respiratory Therapist II - Leader & Educator

Shriners Children's; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children's in Portland, OR is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to provide family-centered, age-appropriate respiratory care from admission through discharge.

You will serve as a clinical resource, educate students and staff, ensure safe operation of life-support equipment, follow infection control practices, and participate in hospital/departmental committees or research as needed. Current RT license and NBRC registration required, BLS and PALS mandated.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent required.
• RT License in state of practice and NBRC National Registration required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification mandatory.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification preferred or required as stated.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary respiratory care from admission through discharge.
• Educate students, interns, residents, nurses, and new employees as needed.
• Ensure safe operation of life-support equipment and maintain infection control protocols.
• Participate in hospital/departmental committees and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Patient education

Education

Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Shriners Children's in Portland, OR is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to provide family-centered, age-appropriate respiratory care from admission through discharge.

You will serve as a clinical resource, educate students and staff, ensure safe operation of life-support equipment, follow infection control practices, and participate in hospital/departmental committees or research as needed. Current RT license and NBRC registration required, BLS and PALS mandated.