Respiratory Care Practitioner - Respiratory Therapy

Providence • Centralia, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, the Respiratory Therapist provides services to patients at Providence Centralia Hospital as prescribed by physicians in conjunction with established policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines. The role involves assessing the patient's respiratory status, recommending appropriate therapies, implementing therapies, and evaluating patient response to therapeutic interventions. The Respiratory Therapist is expected to embrace professional development and actively collaborate with the healthcare team to customize, coordinate, and communicate the patient's plan of care. Providence caregivers are valued and empowered in a culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent education/experience.
• Washington Respiratory Care Practitioner License (upon hire).
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association (upon hire).

Nice To Haves

• Provider ACLS - American Heart Association (upon hire).
• Provider PALS - American Heart Association (upon hire).
• 1 year clinical experience as Respiratory Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Provides services to patients as prescribed by physicians in conjunction with established policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.
• Assesses the patient's respiratory status and recommends appropriate therapies.
• Implements therapies and evaluates patient response to therapeutic interventions.
• Accepts and promotes professional development as an integral part of practice.
• Assesses, analyzes, customizes, coordinates and communicates the patient's plan of care.
• Actively collaborates with other members of the health care team.

Benefits

• Best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree