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Respiratory Care Practitioner 2 - Adult Days at Portland, OR (Marquam Hill) – Portland, Oregon

Portland, OR (Marquam Hill)
Portland, Oregon, United States
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Job Function:General BusinessEmployment Type:Part-Time

About This Position

Overview

  • 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.
  • 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 all services provided per policy

  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by a manager, supervisor or lead worker.


Responsibilities

  • 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).
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association. Some positions may require ALCS, NRP or PALS certification within 6 months of hire, as indicated on position description.
  • For positions posted in the PANDA unit, 3 years Pediatric Intensive Care and/or Neonatal Intensive Care Experience required.
  • Require Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ALCS) certification within 6 months of hire
  • Qualifications

    • Bachelor Degree
    • 2 years of clinical respiratory care
    • Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS) credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

    Job Location

    Portland, Oregon, United States

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