Respiratory Care Practitioner (.75 FTE / Night)
About The Position
The Respiratory Care Practitioner provides respiratory assessment, support, treatment, and diagnostic testing for critical care, floor care, the emergency room, and outpatients as needed. The role may also include learning and performing appropriate segments of department functions delegated by the manager. This position is 0.75 FTE, or 60 hours per biweekly pay period, and works 12-hour night shifts. The posting covers Respiratory Care Practitioner I, II, and III levels. Qualifications vary by level and include respiratory care education, Washington state licensure, NBRC credentials, current CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications, and NRP certification within six months of starting. Practitioner III additionally requires at least three years of acute care experience and a qualifying NBRC specialty credential.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited respiratory care school; qualifications specify an associate or bachelor's degree for Practitioner I and graduation from an accredited respiratory care school for Practitioner II and III. Certain higher-degree candidates who meet NBRC coursework requirements and obtain the required Washington license and NBRC credential may also qualify.
- Practitioner I: Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential from the NBRC.
- Practitioner II and III: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the NBRC.
- Current Washington State Department of Health license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (LR), with credentials in good standing.
- Current CPR certification through the Health Care Provider course; maintain certification every two years.
- Current ACLS certification from the American Heart Association.
- Current PALS certification from the American Heart Association.
- NRP certification from the American Heart Association within six months of starting; required for FTE staff.
- Practitioner I: Certification to draw ABGs at OHMC, including written and observation testing.
- Practitioner III: At least three years of acute care experience.
- Practitioner III: Current NBRC Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care Specialist (NPS), Registered Pulmonary Function Technician (RPFT), or Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS) credential; recertification is required every five years.
Nice To Haves
- Acute care experience is preferred for Practitioner I and Practitioner II.
Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory assessment, support, treatment, and diagnostic tests for critical care, floor care, the emergency room, or outpatients as needed.
- Learn and perform appropriate segments of department functions delegated by the manager.
- Complete the department skills check-off sheet within 90 days.
- Remain flexible with schedule changes or changing job assignments 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
