Respiratory Care Practitioner (Nights, 90%)

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

UWMC - Montlake Respiratory Care has an outstanding opportunity to hire a RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER to join their Respiratory Care Team. The Respiratory Care Practitioner will provide advanced Respiratory Care to patients of all ages, including newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric. Care is provided under general supervision in all areas of UW Medical Center, intensive care units, acute care clinics, and the emergency room. Additionally, the person in this role will serve as a role model and provide guidance to other staff, including review and evaluation of performance. UW Medical Center-Montlake is among the top medical centers in the United States, ranked as the number 1 hospital in Washington State by U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Hospitals." It is operated by the University of Washington (UW) and serves as a training site for UW’s School of Medicine. UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. Its mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care, and preparing future health professionals. Employees across UW Medicine collaborate with integrity and compassion to create a respectful, welcoming environment. The UW Medicine family includes Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. Working at the University of Washington offers unique opportunities for professional growth and an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

Requirements

Completion of a respiratory care program approved by the State of Washington Department of Health OR equivalent education/experience.
Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the State of Washington.

Responsibilities

Utilize the respiratory care process (assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation) to recommend, delegate, coordinate and proved safe, therapeutic respiratory care to patients
Make independent judgments/decisions and takes action regarding a wide range of routine and complex patient issues
Collaborate with appropriate disciplines to coordinate continuity of patient care from admission through discharge in support of the respiratory, medical and nursing plans of care.
Perform specific leadership functions related to clinical practice, education, and/or management as delegated by and in collaboration with the Department Manager.
Serve as a role model and provide guidance to other staff including review and evaluation of performance.