Overview
This is a Pediatric Respiratory Care position. Work units include NICU, PICU, Emergency Department, and pediatric & adult acute / intermediate care wards.
Respiratory Therapists at OHSU 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, cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Performs diagnostic procedures including but not limited to : sampling of arterial blood, bedside spirometry, spontaneous ventilatory parameters, point of care testing.
- Therapeutic modalities and communication approached 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.
Required Qualifications
Minimum of an associate degree from a respiratory therapy education program supported or accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
A current, valid Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner’s (LRCP) credential issued by the Health Licensing Office for the State of Oregon.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics for pediatric staff
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) issued by the American Heart Association within 1 year from March 1, 2020
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree
- 2 years of clinical respiratory care
Neonatal / Pediatric Specialty (NPS) credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association
All are welcome
Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status.
Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply.
To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or
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