Respiratory Therapist II

150 Shriners Hospitals for Children; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s is seeking a part-time Respiratory Therapist to provide family-centered, age-appropriate cardiopulmonary care. You will assess needs with the health care team, document findings, and support safe operation of life-support equipment while serving as a clinical resource to other departments.

Join our team to precept staff as needed, participate in committees and research, and contribute to compassionate care for children and families across our network.

Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapy license in state of practice.
• National Registration by National Board for Respiratory Therapy.
• BLS and PALS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary respiratory care to patients from admission through discharge.
• Serve as a resource and provide education to students, interns, residents, nurses, and new employees as needed.
• Ensure safe, cost-effective operation of equipment and apply infection control techniques.
• Participate in hospital/department committees and special projects.

Education

Certified/Associate Respiratory Therapist License (state of practice)

National Registration by National Board for Respiratory Therapy

BLS and PALS certifications

Job description

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.

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.

*Part Time Days*

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.
• Understand 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 care

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.

Every day, we provide innovative, compassionate care and conduct leading research that enhances the quality of life for children and their families.

We invite you to explore the many rewarding career paths at Shriners Children's, from clinical and non-clinical positions to education and research opportunities.

We’re always looking for driven, compassionate professionals to join our team as nurses, physical therapists, medical assistants, administrative staff and much more.

No matter where you're located, you'll find openings at our Shriners Children’s facilities across the U.S., in Canada and Mexico and at our corporate headquarters in Tampa, Florida.

Eligible Shriners Children’s employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance, retirement matching and so much more!