Respiratory Care Practitioner Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the State of Washington.
• Certification (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Graduation from a two or four year Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited Respiratory Care program resulting in an Associate or Baccalaureate degree.
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire
• PALS certification

Nice To Haves

• Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Recent experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Adult ICU and NICU experience
• Healthcare Provider NRP certification within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conducts prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve maintenance of patient airways.
• Sets priorities for respiratory care patients as needed using clinical assessment skills.
• Collects and evaluates pertinent clinical information through assessment and patient evaluation.
• Determines the need for appropriate oxygen delivery devices of respiratory support based on patient evaluation.
• Inspects chest x-rays to determine the presence and position of an artificial airway or changes in in the thorax.
• Evaluates and monitors patient’s response to respiratory therapy and recommends changes in parameters for oxygen delivery devices and mechanical ventilation systems, as per protocol under direction of the physician.
• Conducts prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve broncho-hygiene and to administer prescribed pharmacologic agents.
• Performs assessment and treatment techniques based on patient’s age specific growth and development needs.
• Performs and evaluates bedside spirometry and pulmonary mechanics.
• Initiates, conducts, and modifies respiratory support techniques in an emergency setting.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• On-demand virtual health care
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Paid Time Off/Vacation
• Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
• Paid holidays
• Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Voluntary legal insurance
• Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
• Free parking
• Commuter benefits