Pays $39.51/hr — Respiratory Therapist market median is ~$85k (33 jobs)
Respiratory Therapist | 10% Per Diem Differential
About the Role
Per diem respiratory therapy. $39-$57/hr plus 10% differential. Work when you want. Code Blue team. No commitment. Pick your shifts.
Join Hillsboro Medical Center as a Respiratory Therapist | 10% Per Diem Differential in Hillsboro, Oregon.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently performs respiratory diagnostic testing, including stress treadmill testing and EKG’s.
- Performs respiratory treatments as listed on the orientation checklist according to departmental procedures.
- Administers respiratory medication safely following hospital and departmental policies.
- Documents assessments, treatments and medications accurately utilizing hospital and departmental formats.
Requirements
- We further commit ourselves to continuing the practical application of this policy in our daily business conduct.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: Pay rate8.75 - hr7.40/hour.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Work with Hillsboro Medical Center in Hillsboro, Oregon.
Licensure & Certifications
Candidates must be a Licensed Respiratory Therapist in Oregon and registered with the NBRC, with BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications. An Associate Degree in Respiratory Care is preferred, along with six months of critical care experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Certifications
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
In Oregon, Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$101k across 47 listings, vs ~$84k nationally (9,131 listings).
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Oregon's cost-of-living index is 115.8 (US average = 100) — Oregon ranks #11 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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