Respiratory Therapist, Full Time - Night Shift (0.9 FTE)

Summit Pacific Medical Center•Elma, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist (RT) is a licensed healthcare professional responsible for assessing, treating, monitoring, and caring for patients with cardiopulmonary conditions. The RT provides respiratory care in accordance with physician orders, departmental policies, and applicable regulatory requirements, maintaining high standards of clinical practice and patient safety. Working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, the RT delivers safe, evidence-based care across patient populations and care settings while supporting Summit Pacific Medical Center’s mission, vision, and values. This is a full-time, 0.9 FTE position working night shifts on contracted 12-hour shifts within a 40-hour work week, in Elma, Washington. The position offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus with a two-year commitment. The pay range, depending on experience, is $40.48–$58.04. Summit Pacific Medical Center is a nonprofit public hospital district serving east Grays Harbor County, Washington. It operates a critical access hospital, three rural healthcare clinics, a seven-day-a-week urgent care clinic, and other ancillary and specialty services.

Requirements

Graduate of a Respiratory Therapy associate or bachelor’s degree program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
At least two years of directly relevant experience in an acute care environment.
Current, active, unrestricted Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license issued by the Washington State Department of Health.
Current Registered or Certified Respiratory Therapist credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required within 30 days of hire.
Knowledge of cardiopulmonary anatomy, physiology, pathology, respiratory therapy modalities, equipment, and treatment techniques.
Knowledge of mechanical ventilation, oxygen delivery systems, non-invasive ventilation, infection prevention, patient safety standards, and applicable regulatory and professional requirements.
Skill in respiratory assessment, administering respiratory therapies, troubleshooting respiratory equipment, and accurate, timely clinical documentation.
Ability to use clinical judgment and critical thinking in routine and emergency situations; communicate effectively and collaborate with the healthcare team.
Ability to maintain professionalism, accountability, and high standards of patient safety.
Ability to apply age-specific growth, development, and life-stage principles, and to adapt techniques, treatment modalities, oxygen concentrations, and medication doses for patients of varying ages, including pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients.
Knowledge of home respiratory therapy equipment.
Proficiency with current technology, including Microsoft Office products, and ability to learn and use electronic medical records, other systems, and equipment.
Ability to work independently within professional scope, using judgment, problem-solving, organization, and prioritization skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with acute care, critical care, mechanical ventilation, and emergency response.
Pediatric and neonatal experience.
Registered Respiratory Therapist credential through the NBRC is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive patient assessments based on patient condition and physician orders.
Administer respiratory care, including oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and lung expansion therapies.
Manage and monitor invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation, including initiation, adjustments, and weaning according to protocol or physician orders.
Perform and assist with airway management procedures, including intubation assistance, artificial airway suctioning, and emergency airway support.
Conduct diagnostic procedures such as arterial blood gases, pulse oximetry, capnography, pulmonary function testing, and electrocardiograms.
Respond to emergency events, including codes, rapid responses, and respiratory distress.
Document assessments, treatments, patient responses, and communications in the electronic medical record.
Participate in discharge planning and patient care conferences with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals.
Educate patients and families about respiratory conditions, equipment use, and treatment plans.
Clean and disinfect respiratory equipment and ensure it is operationally ready.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and performance monitoring.
Follow applicable clinical protocols, policies, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain current licensure, certifications, and required competencies, and practice within the scope of licensure, professional standards, and organizational policies.
Perform job duties in accordance with organizational standards for quality, accuracy, productivity, and timeliness; adjust priorities as needed.
Follow infection prevention, life safety, and workplace safety policies; promptly report safety concerns, adverse events, and equipment issues.
Communicate respectfully and effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members; maintain professional relationships and contribute to teamwork, mentoring, and precepting as assigned.
Participate in orientation, ongoing education, skills validation, mandatory training, departmental meetings, committees, and organizational initiatives.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and privacy policies.
Support the organization’s mission, vision, values, code of conduct, safety culture, quality, accountability, continuous improvement, respectful workplace practices, and efficient resource utilization.
Support accreditation, survey readiness, and performance improvement efforts.

Benefits

Medical and prescription coverage.
Dental coverage, including orthodontia.
Vision coverage.
Healthcare and daycare flexible spending accounts (FSA).
Subsidized daycare benefit.
Life insurance.
Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Employer 403(b) matching contributions for retirement.
457 retirement account.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Tuition reimbursement.
Smoking cessation assistance.
Employee Wellness Program.
Employee committees, including a Spirit Team.
On-site gym and instructor-led fitness classes, including yoga, kettlebells, and bootcamps.
On-site walking trails.
$5,000 sign-on bonus with a two-year commitment.