Respiratory Care Practitioner 2 - Pediatrics

Oregon Health & Science University; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Portland is seeking a Pediatric Respiratory Care specialist to deliver quality care in various pediatric settings. This role includes providing respiratory therapies, performing critical diagnostics, and training new staff, ensuring compliance with health standards. Candidates must hold relevant licensure and education. Join a dedicated team aimed at fostering patient-centered care in dynamic environments.

Qualifications

• Valid Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner's credential and Registered Respiratory Therapist credential required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and possibly Advanced certifications within 6 months of hire.
• 3 years Pediatric Intensive Care experience for certain positions.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapeutic interventions including airway management and ventilator management.
• Performs diagnostic procedures such as arterial blood sampling and spirometry.
• Trains new Respiratory Therapists and supports quality patient care.

Skills

Therapeutic interventions

Diagnostic procedures

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree from a respiratory therapy program

Bachelor Degree

Job description

Department Overview

This is a Pediatric Respiratory Care position. Work units include NICU, PICU, Emergency Department, and pediatric & adult acute/intermediate care wards. Respiratory Therapists at OHSU provide bedside respiratory care modalities in accordance with hospital and departmental guidelines as ordered by healthcare providers.

Function/Duties of Position

• Provides therapeutic interventions including but not limited to: airwaymanagement, therapeutic gases and ventilator management, newbornresuscitation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

• Performs diagnostic procedures including but not limited to: sampling ofarterial blood, bedside spirometry, spontaneous ventilatory parameters,point of care testing.

• Therapeutic modalities and communication approached with reference toage specific needs of the patient, including Doernbecher Children'sHospital Family Centered Care Program.

• Assists other Respiratory Care Practitioners and health professionals to provide quality patient care in the spirit of teamwork. Trains new Respiratory Therapists, students and other healthcare team members.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by a manager, supervisor or lead worker.

• Demonstrates an understanding of current and all new care modalities

  and equipment.

• Completes all competency testing, required in-services and activities.Takes personal responsibility for maintaining competency for equipmentand modalities within the Respiratory Care Practitioner scope ofpractice.

• Seeks assistance in managing workload as needed.

• Recognizes the need for guidance and uses expertise of others whenappropriate.

• Utilizes appropriate chain-of-command and committee process to effectchange.

• Charts and charges all services provided per policy.

Required Qualifications

• A current, valid Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner's (LRCP) credential issued by the Health Licensing Office for the State of Oregon and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (Upon hire).
• Minimum of an associate degree from a respiratory therapy education program supported or accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association.Some positions may require ALCS, NRP or PALS certification within 6 months of hire, as indicated on position description.
• For positions posted in the PANDA unit, 3 years Pediatric Intensive Care and/or Neonatal Intensive Care Experience required.
• Some positions may require ALCS, NRP or PALS certification within 6 months of hire, as indicated on position description.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree
• 2 years of clinical respiratory care
• Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (NPS) credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association

Additional Details

Work location in sometimes noisy patient care areas. 12 hour shifts. Possible exposure to blood, bodyfluids, airborn pathogens, magnetic fields, and radiation.