Location: Portland, OR

Start Date: 08-20-2026

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: Rotating 12.5-hour shifts

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

• Evaluate and monitor patients' respiratory status
• Administer respiratory treatments and therapies
• Manage and adjust mechanical ventilators
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff on patient care plans
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care techniques
• Document patient progress and response to treatment accurately

Qualifications

• Current Oregon Respiratory Therapist license
• CRT or RRT certification from the NBRC
• BLS certification (ACLS preferred)
• Previous experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred
• Strong critical thinking and communication skills

Knowledge & Skills

• Patient assessment and monitoring
• Airway management
• Mechanical ventilation
• Oxygen delivery systems
• Respiratory pharmacology
• Electronic health records (EHR) documentation

Benefits

• Flexible per diem scheduling to fit your life
• Opportunity to pick up shifts in a supportive teaching environment
• Access to UHC's extensive healthcare network
• Professional development and cross-training opportunities
• Employee wellness resources
• Referral bonus program for helping friends join the team

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