Therapy - RRT

Details

Client Name
Adventist Health Portland

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Allied

Profession
Therapy

Specialty
RRT

Job ID
35511064

Weekly Pay
$2207.8


Shift Details

Shift
DNR - 12X3 - 07,19

Scheduled Hours
36


Job Order Details

Start Date
08/17/2026

End Date
10/11/2026

Duration
8 Week(s)


Job Description
Job Title: Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner
Profession: Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner
Specialty: Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner
Duration: 8 weeks
Shift: Night Shift
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Three years' technical experience preferred
License: Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-RRT) credential or Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-CRT) credential
Certifications:
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI-BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS OR HS-ACLS OR RQI-ACLS) certification
Must-Have:
- Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license
- Registered or Certified by the National Board of Respiratory Care


Description:
Performs basic and critical respiratory care services.
Has the ability to work well without supervision as well as maintain supervision over others, as delegated.
Provides respiratory care services for adult and geriatric patients.
Provides respiratory care for patients with respiratory disease, as ordered by the physician and in accordance with current department policies.
Completes paperwork, electronic medical records, flow sheets, and charges for each patient.
Assesses and documents the appropriateness of prescribed therapy for patients receiving respiratory care services.
Administers aerosol and oxygen therapy, while maintaining charts.
Draws arterial blood gases per policy and physician order.
Provides care to ventilator patients.
Assists in department record keeping and operation, as well as participation in training and supervision of new employees.
Documents care given; maintains records of treatment; generates necessary documents for charges or record keeping.
Assists in the instruction of nursing personnel in surveillance of patients and equipment after initial installation.
Performs pulmonary function tests, drainage procedures, and provides additional patient care regarding cardio respiratory disease.
Provides suggestions regarding the patient's treatment and pulmonary progress.
Assists in cardio respiratory rehabilitation.
Provides instruction to patients and families in the nature of cardio respiratory disease and its ramifications.
Makes rounds to check all respiratory therapy equipment in use or on standby in patient areas.
Ensures compliance of VAP bundle for all patients receiving mechanical ventilation.
Identifies measurable and reasonable outcomes while using appropriate therapy interventions to resolve patient needs.
Updates and communicates the diagnosis throughout the patient's stay based on the patient's changing condition and disease status.
Assists with maintenance and processing of equipment and products used in providing respiratory therapy services.
Serves as a knowledge resource to the physician and hospital staff regarding the technical aspects of respiratory care.
Assists in stocking and re-ordering parts and equipment.
Keeps the equipment clean and ready for its next use.
Assists with bronchoscopies and special procedures.
Assists with quality control, staff schedules, and competencies.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.


Client Details

Address
10123 SE Market St

City
Portland

State
OR

Zip Code
97216


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