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.

As a Pediatric Respiratory Care Practitioner, you will provide support in the NICU, PICU, emergency department, and pediatric & adult acute/intermediate care wards. Additionally, you will provide bedside respiratory care modalities in accordance with hospital and departmental guidelines as ordered by healthcare providers.

• 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, and point of care testing.
• Therapeutic modalities and communication approached with reference to age specific needs of the patient, including the 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 expertise of others when appropriate.
• Utilizes appropriate chain-of-command and committee process to effect change.
• Charts and charges for all services provided per policy.

• A current, valid Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner's (LRCP) credential issued by the Health Licensing Office for the State of Oregon and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (Upon hire).
• Minimum of an associate degree from a respiratory therapy education program supported or accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
• BLS from AHA required. New hires will be enrolled and required to complete during orientation.
• Some positions may require ALCS, NRP or PALS certification within 6 months of hire, as indicated on position description.

• Bachelor’s 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

Work location is sometimes noisy patient care areas. 12-hour shifts. Possible exposure to blood, body fluids, airborne pathogens, magnetic fields, and radiation.

Benefits:

• Night shift differential
• Free parking at night
• Additional need incentive pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employe
• Several retirement plans (401a/403b and pension plans)
• 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
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

We are Oregon’s only public academic health center.

In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research.  We also train the next generation of health care professionals.  As Portland’s largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

All are welcome.

OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations.  We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu