Respiratory Care Practitioner
About The Position
The Respiratory Care Practitioner is responsible for the delivery of skilled respiratory care modalities and interventions to designated patient populations with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities, which requires the use of advanced practitioner skills to intervene in complex patient care situations. This position requires specialized training and experience to perform independent, professional respiratory care, ventilator management, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and clinical evaluation of care, including the establishment of therapy and treatment objectives, and the review of care based on the age and needs of the patient. This position operates independently, under limited supervision. Internal contacts include patient care staff and management. External contacts include patients, families, physicians, outside health care providers, and other organizations.
Requirements
- Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Training program
- Registered (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care
- Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) with the State of Washington
- Registry eligibility notice to sit for RRT exam from NBRC required
- Advanced cardiac life support credential required within 90 days of hire depending on age of the population served: ACLS, NRP, PALS
- Health Care Provider level CPR certification
- Minimum one (1) year of acute care experience in the field of respiratory therapy and critical care as CRT preferred
- Consideration may be given to internal candidates not meeting the minimum education qualifications.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum one (1) year of acute care experience in the field of respiratory therapy and critical care as CRT preferred
Responsibilities
- Delivery of skilled respiratory care modalities and interventions
- Ventilator management
- Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
- Clinical evaluation of care
- Establishment of therapy and treatment objectives
- Review of care based on the age and needs of the patient
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
