Respiratory Therapist Registered

CommonSpirit Health•Seattle, WA

17d

About The Position

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award-winning health systems in Washington state CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington, our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region. While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more! This position provides respiratory care to a diverse patient population. Care may include therapeutic, diagnostic, patient teaching, prevention, and patient assessment.

Requirements

Requires an understanding of respiratory physiology
comprehensive knowledge of ventilators and other technical equipment
a working knowledge of lab CXR data
strong interpersonal skills
An Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Respiratory Care Degree from a Regionally Accredited, and CoARC certified RT program
Hospital experience including one year in an Intensive Care or Critical Care Unit. The experience may include clinical experience obtained while enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program
Requires licensures as a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner by the State of WA and active CPR/BLS certification
Working as a Respiratory Therapist - Registered in the Hyperbaric department requires successful passing of a medical examination to determine physical ability to perform the essential duties of the position without hazard to self or others. Such certification must be renewed no later than every two years.

Nice To Haves

Prefer a Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy (BSRT) or Bachelor of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy (BASRT) form a Regionally Accredited, and COARC certified RT program.