UW Medicine - Seattle, WA
posted 29 days ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Seattle, WA
10,001+ employees
Ambulatory Health Care Services
About the position
The Respiratory Care Practitioner will provide advanced Respiratory Care to patients of all ages, including newborns, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Care is provided under general supervision in all areas of Harborview Medical Center, including intensive care units, acute care clinics, and the emergency room. Additionally, the person in this role will serve as a role model and provide guidance to other staff, including review and evaluation of performance.
Responsibilities
- Utilize the respiratory care process (assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation) to recommend, delegate, coordinate and provide safe, therapeutic respiratory care to patients.
- Make independent judgments/decisions and take 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.
Requirements
- Completion of a respiratory care program approved by the State of Washington Department of Health or equivalent education/experience.
- Legal Requirement - Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the State of Washington.
- Must be RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist).
Benefits
- Choose from top medical and dental insurance programs.
- Plan for your future with tax-deferred investing through the UW retirement options.
- Enjoy generous vacation and sick leave policies and protect yourself and your family with life and long-term disability insurance.
- Receive UPASS Benefits, which includes free public transportation in the Puget Sound region on participating transit services.
