Oregon Health & Science University
Respiratory Care Practitioner 2 - Pediatrics
Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Overview
Respiratory Care Practitioner 2 - Pediatrics
Location: US-OR-Portland Requisition ID: 2025-34461 Posting Department: Pediatric Respiratory Therapy Posting Salary Range: $38.74 - $53.17 Per hour Posting FTE: 0.90 Posting Schedule: To Be Determined at time of Hire Posting Hours: 12-Hour Shifts
Department Overview OHSU is Oregon's only public academic health center. We are a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and southwest Washington. We are an institution of higher learning, with schools of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry and public health and with a network of campuses and partners throughout Oregon. We are a national research hub, with thousands of scientists developing lifesaving therapies and deeper understanding. We are a statewide economic engine and Portland's largest employer. And as a public organization, we provide services for the most vulnerable Oregonians, and outreach to improve health in communities across the state.
This is a Pediatric Respiratory Care position. Work units include NICU, PICU, Emergency Department, and pediatric & adult acute/intermediate care wards. Respiratory Therapists provide bedside respiratory care modalities in accordance with hospital and departmental guidelines as ordered by healthcare providers.
Function / Duties of Position
Provides therapeutic interventions including but not limited to airway management, therapeutic gases and ventilator management, newborn resuscitation, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Performs diagnostic procedures including sampling of arterial blood, bedside spirometry, spontaneous ventilatory parameters, and point of care testing.
Therapeutic modalities and communication approaches with reference to age-specific needs of the patient, including Doernbecher Children's Hospital Family Centered Care Program.
Assists other Respiratory Care Practitioners and health professionals to provide quality patient care in the spirit of teamwork. Trains new Respiratory Therapists, students and other healthcare team members.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by a manager, supervisor or lead worker.
Demonstrates an understanding of current and all new care modalities and equipment.
Completes all competency testing, required in-services and activities. Takes personal responsibility for maintaining competency for equipment and modalities within the Respiratory Care Practitioner scope of practice.
Seeks assistance in managing workload as needed.
Recognizes the need for guidance and uses the expertise of others when appropriate.
Utilizes appropriate chain-of-command and committee process to effect change.
Charts and charges all services provided per policy.
Required Qualifications
A current, valid Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (LRCP) credential issued by the Oregon Health Licensing Office and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by the NBRC (Upon hire).
Minimum of an associate degree from a respiratory therapy program accredited by CoARC.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association. Some positions may require ACLS, NRP or PALS within 6 months of hire, as indicated on the position description.
For positions posted in the PANDA unit, 3 years Pediatric Intensive Care and/or Neonatal Intensive Care Experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor Degree
2 years of clinical respiratory care
Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (NPS) credential from NBRC
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association
Additional Details Work location is sometimes in noisy patient care areas. 12-hour shifts. Possible exposure to blood, body fluids, airborne pathogens, magnetic fields, and radiation.
Benefits
Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
Two separate above-market pension plans to choose from
Vacation - up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service
Sick Leave - up to 96 hours per year
8 paid holidays per year
Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
Additional Programs including Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Location: US-OR-Portland Requisition ID: 2025-34461 Posting Department: Pediatric Respiratory Therapy Posting Salary Range: $38.74 - $53.17 Per hour Posting FTE: 0.90 Posting Schedule: To Be Determined at time of Hire Posting Hours: 12-Hour Shifts
Department Overview OHSU is Oregon's only public academic health center. We are a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and southwest Washington. We are an institution of higher learning, with schools of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry and public health and with a network of campuses and partners throughout Oregon. We are a national research hub, with thousands of scientists developing lifesaving therapies and deeper understanding. We are a statewide economic engine and Portland's largest employer. And as a public organization, we provide services for the most vulnerable Oregonians, and outreach to improve health in communities across the state.
This is a Pediatric Respiratory Care position. Work units include NICU, PICU, Emergency Department, and pediatric & adult acute/intermediate care wards. Respiratory Therapists provide bedside respiratory care modalities in accordance with hospital and departmental guidelines as ordered by healthcare providers.
Function / Duties of Position
Provides therapeutic interventions including but not limited to airway management, therapeutic gases and ventilator management, newborn resuscitation, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Performs diagnostic procedures including sampling of arterial blood, bedside spirometry, spontaneous ventilatory parameters, and point of care testing.
Therapeutic modalities and communication approaches with reference to age-specific needs of the patient, including Doernbecher Children's Hospital Family Centered Care Program.
Assists other Respiratory Care Practitioners and health professionals to provide quality patient care in the spirit of teamwork. Trains new Respiratory Therapists, students and other healthcare team members.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by a manager, supervisor or lead worker.
Demonstrates an understanding of current and all new care modalities and equipment.
Completes all competency testing, required in-services and activities. Takes personal responsibility for maintaining competency for equipment and modalities within the Respiratory Care Practitioner scope of practice.
Seeks assistance in managing workload as needed.
Recognizes the need for guidance and uses the expertise of others when appropriate.
Utilizes appropriate chain-of-command and committee process to effect change.
Charts and charges all services provided per policy.
Required Qualifications
A current, valid Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (LRCP) credential issued by the Oregon Health Licensing Office and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by the NBRC (Upon hire).
Minimum of an associate degree from a respiratory therapy program accredited by CoARC.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association. Some positions may require ACLS, NRP or PALS within 6 months of hire, as indicated on the position description.
For positions posted in the PANDA unit, 3 years Pediatric Intensive Care and/or Neonatal Intensive Care Experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor Degree
2 years of clinical respiratory care
Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (NPS) credential from NBRC
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association
Additional Details Work location is sometimes in noisy patient care areas. 12-hour shifts. Possible exposure to blood, body fluids, airborne pathogens, magnetic fields, and radiation.
Benefits
Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
Two separate above-market pension plans to choose from
Vacation - up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service
Sick Leave - up to 96 hours per year
8 paid holidays per year
Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
Additional Programs including Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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