NICU Registered Respiratory Therapist
Portland, OR
GHG Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $2388.16

Opportunity:

RRT NICU

Job Details:

• Block schedule required
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call required
• 48-hour shifts approved
• Patient ratio of 1:15
• Position will float between units
• Must have critical care and NICU experience with at least 1 year of experience required
• 2 years of experience preferred
• Treat patients across age groups including neonates, adults, and geriatrics
• Charting system experience required; Epic used at facility
• Scrub color: any color
• Required certifications: BLS, NRP, RRT, ACLS, PALS
• Required skills include: NICU, nasal airway suctioning, oral/nasal suctioning, tracheostomy care and management, oscillating ventilator, bag and mask, ET tube, high flow nasal cannula (HFNC), extubation, intubation assist, nasal and oral airway placement, sputum specimen collection, troubleshooting high pressure alarms, weaning from mechanical ventilation, Bubble CPAP, CPAP/Nasal CPAP/BiPAP, pulmonary hygiene, arterial punctures, chest physiotherapy, drawing arterial blood gases, suctioning (ETT, NT), basic EKG, and patient transport (inter-departmental)
• Interdisciplinary support available including respiratory services, lift teams, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and transportation
• Compact license must be in hand at time of submission
• Must commit to working 3 of the 5 holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day

Facility:

This short-term acute care facility operates with 418 staffed beds and provides a comprehensive range of medical services. The facility utilizes Epic for charting and offers robust interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, lift teams, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and transportation. The organization maintains high standards of patient care across multiple units and supports a collaborative healthcare environment.

Location:

Location information was not provided in the job description.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Noor Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Physicial Requirements:

This position requires the ability to perform the essential functions of the role, which may include standing for extended periods, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis, with or without reasonable accommodation. Physicial demands may vary depending on assignment and client-site requirements.