Respiratory Therapist (PRN) - Pediatrics - $56.50/hr - Portland, OR
About The Position
VitalHire is hiring a per diem/PRN Respiratory Therapist specializing in pediatrics at a pediatric specialty care hospital and ambulatory surgery center in Portland, Oregon. The role provides respiratory care to pediatric patients under physician orders from admission through discharge. Respiratory Therapists select available shifts through an app, with instant confirmations and the ability to choose shifts as far in advance as they are available. The listed hourly rate is $56.50. Orientation shifts are daytime, 8:00 AM–2:00 PM PT. Available shifts are days, 7:00 AM–7:30 PM, and nights, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM PT; shifts are 6 or 12 hours. Orientations are happening now.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience within the last 5 years, including at least 1 year of pediatric experience.
- Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy.
- Active Oregon Respiratory Therapist license.
- Active BLS and PALS certifications.
- Negative TB test within the last 12 months.
- Hepatitis B series or titer.
- MMR series or titer.
- Tdap vaccine within the last 10 years or titer.
- Varicella series or titer.
Nice To Haves
- NBRC credential (RRT preferred).
Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory care to pediatric patients under physician orders, from admission through discharge.
- Set up, monitor, and troubleshoot ventilators, oxygen delivery, and airway clearance equipment.
- Perform patient assessments before and after therapy and respond to rapid responses and codes.
- Accurately document treatments and communicate clinical updates to the care team.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
