Respiratory Care Practitioner - Per Diem

Overlake Hospital Medical Center • Bellevue, WA

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About The Position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner provides respiratory assessment, support, treatment, and diagnostic testing for critical care, floor care, emergency room, and outpatient patients as needed. The role may also include learning and performing appropriate segments of department functions delegated by the manager. This is a per diem position with 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications vary by practitioner level. Respiratory Care Practitioner I requires graduation from an accredited respiratory care school with an associate or bachelor's degree, with an alternative pathway described for applicants who meet NBRC coursework requirements, obtain CRT certification, and are licensed in Washington. Acute care experience is preferred. The role requires CRT certification, Washington State licensure, current CPR-HCP, ACLS, and PALS certifications, and completion of the department skills check-off within 90 days. Staff must be flexible with schedule changes and job assignments. NRP is required only for full-time staff; per diem staff may choose to obtain it.

Respiratory Care Practitioner II requires graduation from an accredited respiratory care school, or the stated alternative pathway, and current RRT certification through the NBRC and Washington State licensure. Acute care experience is preferred. Current CPR-HCP, ACLS, and PALS certifications are required. NRP is required only for full-time staff; per diem staff may choose to obtain it.

Respiratory Care Practitioner III requires graduation from an accredited respiratory care school, or the stated alternative pathway, at least three years of acute care experience, RRT certification through the NBRC, and Washington State licensure. The role also requires a current NBRC specialty credential: NPS, RPFT, or ACCS. Specialty credentials must be recertified every five years; if a credential expires, the practitioner moves back to the RCP II level. Current CPR-HCP, ACLS, and PALS certifications are required. NRP is required only for full-time staff; per diem staff may choose to obtain it.

Overlake describes its culture as values-based, with visible and supportive leaders. Benefits mentioned include medical insurance, tuition reimbursement, retirement plan matching, retirement savings plans, an Employee Assistance Program, caregiver support, free parking, and Orca transit passes.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited respiratory care school; degree and alternative qualification pathways vary by practitioner level.
• RCP I: Associate or bachelor's degree, or the described alternative pathway involving NBRC coursework, CRT certification, and Washington licensure.
• RCP I: CRT certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• RCP II and III: RRT certification from the NBRC.
• All levels: Washington State Department of Health license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (LR), with credentials in good standing.
• RCP III: Minimum three years of acute care experience.
• RCP III: Current NBRC NPS, RPFT, or ACCS credential, with recertification every five years.
• RCP I: Certification to draw ABGs at OHMC through written and observation testing.
• Current CPR certification through the Health Care Provider course; maintained and renewed every two years.
• Current ACLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Current PALS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Complete the department skills check-off sheet within 90 days (RCP I).
• Be flexible with schedule changes and changing job assignments to meet patient care needs.

Nice To Haves

• Acute care experience is preferred for RCP I and RCP II.
• Per diem staff may choose to obtain Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification; it is not required for per diem staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory assessment, support, treatment, and diagnostic testing for critical care, floor care, emergency room, and outpatient patients as needed.
• Learn and perform appropriate segments of department functions delegated by the manager.
• Complete the department skills check-off sheet within 90 days (RCP I).
• Be flexible with schedule changes and 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, including support for childcare and eldercare.
• Free parking and Orca transit passes.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree