Respiratory Care Practitioner Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Credentialed through the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the State of Washington.
• Active BLS certification.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with providers, colleagues, patients, and customers.
• Demonstrates competency in respiratory diagnostic testing and patient assessment.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technology and equipment.
• Ability to manage time, tasks, and resources appropriately.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound clinical judgment.
• Ability to contribute positively to interdisciplinary team environments.
• Ability to support patient-centered care in an ambulatory setting.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience performing pulmonary function testing.
• Experience in ambulatory or outpatient clinical settings.
• ACLS certification.
• Experience with respiratory diagnostic equipment and quality assurance processes.
• Experience supporting multidisciplinary ambulatory specialty clinics.

Responsibilities

• Performs pulmonary diagnostic testing, including spirometry, bronchodilator testing, diffusion studies, lung volume testing, and other respiratory diagnostic procedures as assigned and appropriate to competency.
• Reviews patient information and verifies appropriateness of ordered testing.
• Educates patients regarding testing procedures and responds to questions.
• Monitors patients during testing and responds appropriately to clinical concerns within scope of practice.
• Documents testing results and patient interactions according to organizational standards.
• Maintains competency in respiratory diagnostic procedures and equipment operation.
• Performs equipment calibration, quality control, maintenance checks, and troubleshooting according to manufacturer recommendations and departmental standards.
• Communicates effectively with providers regarding testing results, patient concerns, and operational issues.
• Participates in development and maintenance of respiratory diagnostic workflows, policies, and procedures.
• Assists with coordination and scheduling of respiratory diagnostic services.

Benefits

• Medical/Vision
• Dental
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Leave Time
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Retirement with Employer Matching Contributions
• Voluntary Benefits that include: Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Short-Term Disability
• Services Discount
• EAP Resources