Respiratory Care Practitioner (Per Diem)

Jefferson Healthcare•Port Townsend, WA

About The Position

Jefferson Healthcare is looking for a per diem Respiratory Care Practitioner to join our team! As a Respiratory Care Practitioner, you will be responsible for providing Cardiopulmonary Care Services under specific physician's orders, and following department policies and procedures. May include cardiopulmonary care for newborns. We have a tight-knit team that is committed to providing the very best patient care. Our ideal candidate is committed to providing the best care to patients, is a team player (we all rely on each other!), and great communicator who loves to learn. Jefferson Healthcare is one of the Top Employers on the beautiful Olympic Peninsula and near Seattle, Victoria, BC, and Vancouver. We are a DNV-accredited, 5-star rated 25-bed Critical Access Hospital with six rural health clinics and a wide scope of specialty services; we provide exceptional care for more than 25,000 residents of East Jefferson County. Port Townsend has been named as one of the coolest small towns in America...with good reason. There are festivals, endless recreational/hiking/skiing/sailing activities, great places to eat, and a strong and vibrant community feel. National Geographic calls Port Townsend "one of the most sophisticated places west of Seattle" and 16 Best Places to Live in the US in 2015. Jefferson Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Disclaimer : As part of Jefferson Healthcare's commitment to a safe and high-quality workplace, all candidates are required to complete pre-employment screenings, including a criminal background check, and for certain positions, a drug test. Screenings are conducted in accordance with RCW 43.43.815, RCW 43.43.830-.842, and RCW 49.44.240, as well as Jefferson Healthcare's Drug and Alcohol Policy. Roles designated as safety-sensitive may be tested under a standard or modified (non-THC) drug panel, consistent with Washington State law.

Requirements

Current Washington State Respiratory Therapist License required
Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy required
BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications required
Must stay current in knowledge base, certifications, and licenses indicated above, and meet Hospital-mandated education requirements
One or more years of previous clinical experience preferred