RRT PICU Respiratory Therapist
Portland, Oregon
OHSU Doernbecher Childrens Hospital

Job Opportunity: RRT PICU - Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics

Location: Portland, Oregon
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts of 12 hours each
• No on-call required
• Work setting: In-patient acute hospital respiratory therapy department providing full spectrum of respiratory care services
• Experience required in either PICU or NICU
• EPIC experience preferred

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1.5 years of experience in specialty (Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics, PICU)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA provider only
• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) license required
• Pending Oregon state license acceptable
• Prior travel experience not required (unit accepts first-time travelers)

Certifications & Training

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA provider only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA provider only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA provider only
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA/AAP only
• Stroke CEUs required for certain units (not specifically stated for this role)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) - as applicable
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam (score 85% or higher)

Compliance & Screening Requirements

• Valid government-issued photo ID required on first day
• Background check within 6 months prior to start (includes education and work history verification)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days prior to start
• National Sex Offender Search within 30 days prior to start
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel with methamphetamines listed, within 3 months prior to start
• Physical exam: Required to meet Aya standard (within 1 year of start)
• Fit mask test: Required within 1 year prior to start (N95 or equivalent)
• Immunizations and titers required or signed declinations for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months prior to start
• TB questionnaire required for all candidates
• Flu vaccination or signed declination required by 12/01/2025

Additional Requirements

• Two (2) manager or supervisor references from employers within the last 24 months required
• Employment application must include at least 7 years of work history with city and state for each position
• Completion of facility-specific compliance modules prior to start (Compass modules)
• Professional appearance policy must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Facility-specific documents and attestations must be reviewed and signed as required

Notes

• This position is open to first-time travelers; prior travel experience is not required.
• Pending Oregon license is acceptable to start.
• No call responsibilities.
• EPIC experience is preferred but not mandatory.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this RRT PICU travel contract position in Portland, Oregon.