Respiratory Care Practitioner
About The Position
UWMC - Montlake Respiratory Care has an outstanding opportunity to hire a RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER to join our Respiratory Care Team. The Respiratory Care Practitioner will provide advanced Respiratory Care to patients of all ages, (e.g., 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 provides guidance to other staff including review and evaluation of performance.
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
- professional growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
