Respiratory Therapist

Advantra Health; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Part time

Job summary

Advantra Health is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist (RT) for a PRN opportunity in Portland, Oregon. You will provide respiratory care to patients and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the healthcare team to support quality patient care.

The role requires an RT license and preferred 2–15 years of experience, with strong clinical assessment and communication abilities in a fast-paced hospital setting. Pediatric experience is a plus. Per diem daytime shift with pay rate $53/hour.

Qualifications

• Current Respiratory Therapist license and credentials.
• 2–15 years of respiratory therapy experience preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and patient-care skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care and treatment based on patient needs and physician orders.
• Assess patients' respiratory conditions and monitor their status.
• Perform respiratory therapy procedures and treatments.
• Administer oxygen and other respiratory therapies as ordered.
• Monitor patients' response to respiratory treatments.
• Assist with airway management and other respiratory care needs.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the healthcare team.
• Follow infection-control, safety, and hospital protocols.
• Provide compassionate and professional patient care.

Skills

Respiratory Therapist

Registered Respiratory

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Certified Respiratory Therapist

BLS

Basic Life Support

Tools

Respiratory equipment familiarity

Job description

Job description:

Job Overview

Job Title : Respiratory Therapist (RT) - PRN

Location: Portland, OR 97239
Job Type: PRN / Per Diem
Shift: Day Shift
Hours: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM PDT
Pay Rate: $53.00/hour

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist (RT) for a PRN opportunity in Portland, Oregon. The Respiratory Therapist will provide respiratory care to patients and work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support quality patient care.

Responsibilities

Provide respiratory care and treatment based on patient needs and physician orders.

Assess patients' respiratory conditions and monitor their status.

Perform respiratory therapy procedures and treatments.

Administer oxygen and other respiratory therapies as ordered.

Monitor patients' response to respiratory treatments.

Assist with airway management and other respiratory care needs.

Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation.

Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the healthcare team.

Follow infection-control, safety, and hospital protocols.

Provide compassionate and professional patient care.

Requirements

Current Respiratory Therapist (RT) license/credentials as required.

Previous respiratory therapy experience preferred.

Strong clinical assessment and patient-care skills.

Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Pediatric experience is a plus.

Schedule & Compensation

PRN / Per Diem

Day Shift: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Pay Rate: $53.00/hour

Location: Portland, OR 97239

At a glance

• Way to work: Per diem
• Discipline: Allied health
• Specialty: RT
• Shift: Days
• Start: Starts November 25
• Duration: 1 day(s)
• Job code: JPC - 67 - 016

Requirements

• Experience: 2-15 years
• Skills: Respiratory Therapist, Registered Respiratory, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Certified Respiratory Therapist, BLS, Basic Life Support

About Advantra Health

Advantra Health brings clinical expertise to the teams that deliver care. Through our healthcare partners, we connect nursing, allied health and advanced practice professionals with opportunities to contribute and grow. We believe clinicians should have a voice in how their careers develop, and we consider what matters to them alongside what care teams need.

Our conversations with clinicians often begin well before a career move. We value the opportunity to understand their interests and stay connected, so we can reconnect when a relevant opportunity emerges.