Respiratory Therapist Part Time Nights

Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics • Colfax, WA

7d • $33 - $56

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist provides direct respiratory care in a clinical environment. The role develops and coordinates individualized respiratory care plans with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team; administers prescribed medications and therapies; uses respiratory equipment and supplies; responds to clinical emergencies; and evaluates patient conditions and responses to care. The therapist documents plans, interventions, medications, orders, and patient responses in the EMR, and educates patients and families about their care.

The position is part-time, works 12 hours per week on the night shift, and requires the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. The stated pay range is $33.00–$55.50, with actual pay varying based on years of experience.

Requirements

• Graduate of a two-year or four-year AMA-accredited school of Respiratory Therapy.
• Washington State Department of Health Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• American Heart Association BLS certification at the time of application and maintained while employed.
• ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications within 60 days of hire and maintained while employed.
• At least two years of experience in a hospital setting.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Registry eligible or Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Develop respiratory care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Individualize respiratory interventions based on orders, protocols, standards, and medical diagnoses; consult physicians when prescribed treatments do not achieve desired results.
• Implement and coordinate prescribed respiratory care plans.
• Administer prescribed respiratory medications and therapeutics in accordance with their purpose, side effects, contraindications, and established guidelines.
• Use respiratory equipment and supplies accurately.
• Manage clinical emergencies, including obtaining an effective airway and initiating CPR as required.
• Apply age-related concepts, body size, and preexisting conditions when providing respiratory care, adjusting medications, responding to ABG results, and selecting equipment as appropriate.
• Evaluate patients’ respiratory conditions and responses to their plans of care on an ongoing basis.
• Document desired outcomes and interventions for respiratory problems listed on the plan of care.
• Document prescribed respiratory medications and therapies and patient responses.
• Ensure respiratory modality and therapy orders are documented accurately and completely in the EMR.
• Educate patients and families and assess understanding of and compliance with instructions and health care teaching.
• Promote a positive working environment, communicate effectively, collaborate with staff, provide timely operational updates, follow procedures and organizational policies, comply with applicable regulations, and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement options, including 403(b) and 457 plans.
• Medical insurance coverage begins on day one and is available to full-time and part-time employees.
• Discounts on medical services provided by Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics.
• Differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
• PTO plan with accrual that can increase with each year of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree