Location: Portland, Oregon

Start Date: 08-18-2026

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: Rotating shifts, as needed

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $54 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate respiratory care to pediatric patients, assessing and monitoring their respiratory status
• Administer respiratory treatments, medications, and therapies as ordered, adjusting based on patient response
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the care team to develop effective patient care plans
• Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions and home care techniques
• Document patient assessments, treatments, and outcomes accurately
• Respond calmly and quickly in emergency situations, providing respiratory support when needed

Qualifications

• Current Oregon Respiratory Therapist license (RRT or CRT) in good standing
• Current BLS certification (PALS preferred)
• Ability to work flexible per diem shifts based on department needs
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Pediatric experience is a plus, but we welcome exceptional new graduates with a passion for pediatric care

Knowledge & Skills

• In-depth knowledge of respiratory therapy equipment and techniques
• Comfort working in a fast-paced pediatric hospital environment
• Excellent communication and patient-family interaction skills
• Ability to assess patient conditions and make sound clinical decisions
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and documentation
• Commitment to providing compassionate, family-centered care

Benefits

• Flexible per diem scheduling that fits your life
• Opportunity to work at a leading pediatric hospital
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Professional growth and learning opportunities
• Meaningful work caring for children and families

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