Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist
Bend, Oregon
Saint Charles Bend Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pediatrics

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

Job Description

• Acute, trauma, Emergency Department (ED), and Critical Care experience required.
• Must be able to work independently in a critical access hospital setting.
• Block schedule with weekend shifts required at minimum every other weekend (may include more based on operational needs).
• Floating to other campus locations within the region may be required.
• First-time travel therapists are not accepted.
• Local candidates outside a 75-mile radius are not accepted.
• Pending license applications are accepted.
• On-call is voluntary, not required.

Required Experience & Skills

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Oregon.
• Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year.
• Experience working with Adult and Pediatric patients.
• Experience in an Acute Care setting.
• Ability to work independently in a critical access hospital.
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA provider, instructor, or RQI acceptable.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA provider, instructor, or RQI acceptable.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA provider, instructor, or RQI acceptable.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification as required.
• State license primary source verification required.
• Pending licenses accepted.

Background & Health Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check required within 90 days of start; updated annually.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 90 days of start.
• Education verification including diploma or transcript required.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or proof of immunity for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccination)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer required)
  • Varicella (positive titer or vaccination)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable.
• Annual TB questionnaire required.
• Negative 12-panel drug screen within 90 days of start.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or agency-approved declination required during flu season.
• COVID vaccination preferred but not required; declination or exemption required if unvaccinated.
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually.

Additional Information

• Must submit a clear, passport-style photo for badge within 48 hours of signing.
• Several facility-specific confidentiality, compliance, and emergency contact forms must be completed prior to start.
• Skills checklist required annually.

Prior Travel Experience

• Prior travel experience is required; first-time travel therapists will not be considered.

This position is ideal for experienced Respiratory Therapists with pediatric and critical care skills who are comfortable working independently in a rural hospital setting and have prior travel contract experience.