Respiratory Care Practitioner (Nights, 90%)
About The Position
UWMC - Montlake Respiratory Care is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to join their team. This role involves providing advanced Respiratory Care to patients of all ages, including newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Care is delivered under general supervision across various areas of UW Medical Center, such as intensive care units, acute care clinics, and the emergency room. The practitioner will also act as a role model, offering guidance to other staff, which includes reviewing and evaluating their performance. UW Medical Center-Montlake is recognized as a top medical center in the U.S. and the number 1 hospital in Washington State by U.S. News & World Report. It is operated by the University of Washington (UW) and serves as a training site for the UW’s School of Medicine. UW Medicine is Washington’s sole health system with a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center, dedicated to improving public health through advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding care, and training future health professionals. The University of Washington emphasizes a collaborative, respectful, and welcoming environment, valuing diversity, intellectual excitement, and professional growth for its nearly 29,000 employees across its family of organizations.
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
Benefits
- outstanding benefits
- opportunities for professional growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
