Respiratory Therapist II

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

Company OverviewShriners 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.CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Please log into Workday Click Here to apply internally through the \"Jobs Hub\"Job DescriptionTo 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!*Day Shift*Key Responsibilities:Provide 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 TherapyRT License in state of practiceNational Registration by National Board for Respiratory TherapyBasic Life Support BLS)Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)Preferred Qualifications:2 Years in ICU setting, Pediatric/Adult RT intensive careCompensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.