Respiratory Care Practitioner Reg / Respiratory Therapist (.9 FTE Days)
full-time•Kirkland•$0k - $0k
About this role
Wage Range: $41.43 - $69.20 per hour
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Job Summary:
The Respiratory Care Practitioner provides treatment, management, diagnostic evaluation, and care of adult, neonatal and pediatric patients with deficiencies and abnormalities in the cardiopulmonary system.
The Respiratory Care Practitioner provides treatment, management, diagnostic evaluation, and care of adult, neonatal and pediatric patients with deficiencies and abnormalities in the cardiopulmonary system.
- 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.
- Based on patient evaluation, determines the need for appropriate oxygen delivery devices of respiratory support.
- 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.
License, Certification, Education or Experience:
REQUIRED for the position:
REQUIRED for the position:
- 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
- Healthcare Provider NRP certification within 3 months of hire.
DESIRED for the position:
- Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Recent experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
- Adult ICU and NICU experience
Benefit Information:
Choices that care for you and your family
Choices that care for you and your family
At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.
- 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
View a summary of our total rewards available to you as an EvergreenHealth team member by clicking on the link below.
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW), Local 21. Union Membership is optional
Other facts
Tech stack
Respiratory Care,Patient Evaluation,Oxygen Delivery,Mechanical Ventilation,Broncho-Hygiene,Pharmacologic Agents,Spirometry,Pulmonary Mechanics,Emergency Response,Clinical Assessment,Neonatal Care,Pediatric Care,Adult ICU Experience,NICU Experience,BLS Certification,PALS Certification
About EvergreenHealth
EvergreenHealth, a public hospital district and community-owned health care system established in 1972, offers a breadth of services and programs that is among the most comprehensive in the region.
With two hospitals in Kirkland and Monroe and dozens of practices across the region, we serve more than 1 million of our service area in north King and south Snohomish counties, ensuring access close to home and work.
Our 1,100+ physicians provide the most advanced and personalized care with more than 80 primary and specialty services, giving all of our patients a highly collaborative, compassionate experience every time they walk through our doors.
As a public hospital district, EvergreenHealth’s resources and services are in part funded by our community, which means we are accountable to you and everyone we serve. The community’s support allows us to go beyond clinical care and offer community health outreach, education programs and free services like our Healthline, which connects you with a 24/7 consulting nurse service, health information, appointment scheduling assistance, class registration, and more.
For more information, visit: https://www.evergreenhealth.com/
Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Website: http://www.evergreenhealth.com
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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Founding Year: 1972
What you'll do
- The Respiratory Care Practitioner provides treatment and management for patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies. They conduct assessments, evaluate patient responses, and modify respiratory support as needed.
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As a Respiratory Care Practitioner Reg / Respiratory Therapist (.9 FTE Days) at EvergreenHealth, you will: the Respiratory Care Practitioner provides treatment and management for patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies. They conduct assessments, evaluate patient responses, and modify respiratory support as needed..
Why join EvergreenHealth as a Respiratory Care Practitioner Reg / Respiratory Therapist (.9 FTE Days)?
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