Respiratory Therapist II

Shriners Children’s Hospital; Portland (OR); Presencial; USD 74.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

RT License in state of practice

National Registration

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Educación

Associate Respiratory Therapy

Descripción del empleo

## Respiratory Therapist IIApplyremote type: On-Sitelocations: Portland, ORtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR101084**Company Overview**Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.**Job Description**To provide family-centered, age appropriate clinical cardio pulmonary care. Utilize assessment findings in a timely manner to establish patient and family needs in collaboration with the health care team. Communicate findings in both verbal and written format. Seek personal/ professional development, assure safe operation of the life support equipment and perform other duties as required. Take a leadership role as assigned, act as a clinical resource to other departments. May precept staff after displaying proficiency. Participate in hospital / departmental committees, special projects and research. We are looking for a Full-Time Respiratory Therapist to join our Portland team.**Key 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 appropriate infection control techniques in all areas.* Seeks personal, professional development and accountability.* Demonstrates the ability to professionally interact and communicate appropriately with staff, patients, families, and visitors.* Understands overall hospital/departmental philosophy, policies and procedures and applies it to daily patient staff/interaction.**Required Qualifications:*** Associate Respiratory Therapy* RT License in state of practice* National Registration by National Board for Respiratory Therapy* Basic Life Support BLS)* Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)**Preferred Qualifications:*** 2 Years in ICU setting, Pediatric/Adult RT intensive careThe pay range for this position is $35.37 - $53.05. Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.