Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner
About The Position
The Respiratory Care Practitioner delivers skilled respiratory care modalities and interventions to designated patient populations with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities. The role uses advanced practitioner skills to intervene in complex patient care situations and requires specialized training and experience in independent, professional respiratory care, ventilator management, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and clinical evaluation of care. The practitioner establishes therapy and treatment objectives and reviews care based on patient age and needs. The position operates independently under limited supervision and interacts with patient care staff, management, patients, families, physicians, outside health care providers, and other organizations. This position is at MultiCare Valley Hospital, a 123-bed, fully accredited acute-care hospital in Spokane Valley with a Level III Trauma Center and surgical, inpatient, outpatient, diagnostic, and advanced cardiac services. The position is 0.6 FTE on night shifts with rotating weekends.
Requirements
- Graduate of an AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy Training program.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care.
- Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in Washington State.
- Advanced cardiac life support credential required within 90 days of hire, depending on the age of the population served: ACLS, NRP, or PALS.
- Health Care Provider-level CPR certification.
- At least one year of acute care experience in respiratory therapy and critical care as an RRT is preferred.
- Internal candidates who do not meet the minimum education qualifications may be considered.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of acute care experience in respiratory therapy and critical care as an RRT.
Responsibilities
- Deliver skilled respiratory care modalities and interventions to designated patient populations with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities.
- Use advanced practitioner skills to intervene in complex patient care situations.
- Provide independent respiratory care, ventilator management, and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Clinically evaluate care, establish therapy and treatment objectives, and review care based on patient age and needs.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Competitive tuition assistance
- Residencies, fellowships, and career development
- Employee Assistance Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
