Respiratory Care Practitioner (.75 FTE / Night)
About The Position
Provides respiratory assessment, support, treatment, and diagnostic testing for critical care, floor care, the emergency room, and outpatients as needed. The role also involves learning and performing appropriate department functions delegated by the manager. This position is 0.75 FTE (60 hours per biweekly pay period) on 12-hour night shifts. The posting describes qualifications for Respiratory Care Practitioner I, II, and III levels. All levels require relevant respiratory care education, Washington State licensure, and current CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications. NRP certification is required for FTE staff within six months of starting. Level III additionally requires at least three years of acute care experience and an NBRC specialty credential.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited respiratory care school; the stated degree and NBRC examination exceptions vary by practitioner level.
- Respiratory Care Practitioner I: Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential from the NBRC and Washington State Respiratory Care Practitioner (LR) license in good standing.
- Respiratory Care Practitioner II and III: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the NBRC and Washington State Respiratory Care Practitioner (LR) license in good standing.
- Current CPR certification through the Health Care Provider course; maintain certification every two years.
- Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Current American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
- American Heart Association Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within six months of starting; required for FTE staff.
- Respiratory Care Practitioner III: At least three years of acute care experience.
- Respiratory Care Practitioner III: Current NBRC Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care Specialist (NPS), Registered Pulmonary Function Technician (RPFT), or Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS) credential, with recertification every five years.
- Respiratory Care Practitioner I: Certified to draw ABGs at OHMC through written and observation testing.
- Respiratory Care Practitioner I: Complete the department's skills check-off sheet by 90 days.
- Flexibility with schedule changes or changing job assignments to meet patient care needs.
Nice To Haves
- Acute care experience is preferred for Respiratory Care Practitioner I and II.
Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory assessment, support, treatment, and diagnostic tests for critical care, floor care, the emergency room, and outpatients as needed.
- Learn and perform appropriate segments of department functions that may be delegated by the manager.
- Complete the department skills check-off sheet within 90 days.
- Remain flexible with schedule changes or job assignment changes to meet patient care needs.
Benefits
- Medical insurance premiums as low as $0 per month; many Overlake services covered at 100%.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per year.
- Retirement plan matching starting at 5% and increasing to 7% after five years, with immediate vesting.
- Pre-tax and Roth after-tax retirement savings plans.
- Expanded Employee Assistance Program.
- Caregiver support program for childcare, eldercare, and other needs.
- Free parking and Orca transit passes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
