Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

All employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a FT or PT status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans. Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.

To provide family-centered, age appropriate clinical cardio pulmonary care.  Utilize assessment findings in a timely manner to establish patient and family needs in collaboration with the health care team.  Communicate findings in both verbal and written format.  Seek personal / professional development, assure safe operation of life support equipment and perform other duties as required.  Take a leadership role as assigned, act as a clinical resource to other departments.  May precept staff after displaying proficiency.  Participate in hospital / departmental committees, special projects, and research.  We are looking for a Full-Time Respiratory Therapist to join our Portland team.

Title: Respiratory Therapist
Department: Inpatient Services
Location: Portland, OR
FTE: 0.9 (night)

• Provided primary respiratory care to patients from admission through discharge, and charts appropriately.
• Serves as a resource and provides education to students, interns, residents, nurses, and new employees as needed.
• Assures safe, cost-effective operation and function of pertinent equipment and utilizes appropriate infection control techniques in all areas.
• Seeks personal, professional development and accountability.
• Demonstrates the ability to professionally interact and communicate appropriately with staff, patients, families, and visitors.
• Understands overall hospital/departmental philosophy, policies and procedures and applies it to daily patient staff/interaction.

Note:  This is not an all-inclusive list of this jobs responsibilities.  The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Education

• Degree/Diploma Program of Study, Required/Preferred
• Associate Respiratory Therapy, Preferred
• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory program, Preferred

Experience

• 2 Years Pediatric Critical Care, Preferred

Cerification and Licensures

• National Registration by National Board for Respiratory Therapy, Preferred
• RT License in state of practice, Required
• Basic Life Support BLS), Required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Required