Respiratory Therapist II
About The Position
Shriners Children’s is seeking a Part-Time Respiratory Therapist to join their Portland team. This role provides family-centered, age-appropriate clinical cardio-pulmonary care. The therapist will utilize assessment findings to establish patient and family needs in collaboration with the healthcare team, communicating findings verbally and in writing. Responsibilities include ensuring the safe operation of life support equipment, seeking professional development, and potentially taking a leadership role or acting as a clinical resource. The role may involve precepting staff after demonstrating proficiency and participating in hospital/departmental committees, special projects, and research.
Requirements
- 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)
Nice To Haves
- 2 Years in ICU setting, Pediatric/Adult RT intensive care
Responsibilities
- Provide primary respiratory care to patients from admission through discharge, and chart appropriately.
- Serve as a resource and provide education to students, interns, residents, nurses, and new employees as needed.
- Ensure safe, cost-effective operation and function of pertinent equipment and utilize appropriate infection control techniques in all areas.
- Seek personal, professional development and accountability.
- Demonstrate the ability to professionally interact and communicate appropriately with staff, patients, families, and visitors.
- Understand overall hospital/departmental philosophy, policies and procedures and apply it to daily patient staff/interaction.
- Assure safe operation of the life support equipment.
- 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.
Benefits
- Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
