PICU Respiratory Therapist
Portland, Oregon
OHSU Doernbecher Childrens Hospital

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist - PICU

Location: Portland, Oregon
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

As a Pediatric Respiratory Care Practitioner, you will provide bedside respiratory care in the NICU, PICU, emergency department, and pediatric & adult acute/intermediate care wards. Responsibilities include therapeutic interventions (airway management, ventilator management, newborn resuscitation, CPR), diagnostic procedures (arterial blood sampling, spirometry, ventilatory parameters), and age-specific communication and care. You will also assist and train other respiratory therapists and healthcare team members.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Oregon
• Minimum 1.5 years of Respiratory Therapist experience
• Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

Certifications and Licenses

• BLS (AHA provider only; traditional or Heartcode Complete)
• RRT license (Primary source verification within 60 days prior to start)
• ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications are recommended but not explicitly required for this role
• Must maintain competency with respiratory care equipment and modalities

Compliance and Background Requirements

• Valid government-issued photo ID required on first day
• Background check within 6 months prior to start, including education and work history verification, national sex offender search, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG checks
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel with methamphetamines listed, within 3 months prior to start
• Two professional references from managers or supervisors within the last 24 months required
• Employment application must include at least 7 years of work history with city and state for each position
• Facility-specific compliance documents and policies must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Physical exam and fit mask testing required within one year prior to start
• Immunizations and/or proof of immunity required for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (or signed declination)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (immune titer, vaccines, or declination)
  • Hepatitis B (full vaccine series, immune titer, or declination)
  • Varicella (immune titer, vaccines, or declination)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months prior to start, plus TB questionnaire

Additional Information

• No on-call duties
• Must complete all required competency testing and in-services
• Must demonstrate understanding of current and new care modalities and equipment
• Must chart and charge for all services per policy
• Facility requires full availability for compliance needs up until start date
• Professional appearance policy must be reviewed and signed
• Candidates must complete required online training modules prior to badge issuance (specific to role)

Work Environment

• Pediatric and adult acute/intermediate care settings including PICU, NICU, and emergency department
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities to assist and train others

This position offers a focused opportunity for respiratory therapists with pediatric critical care experience to work nights in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.