Respiratory Care Practitioner

Description

$10,000 Hiring Bonus for eligible external hires that meet the required qualifications and conditions for payment

Make a meaningful impact where your expertise truly matters. We're seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care across diverse populations and thrives in a collaborative, high-acuity environment.

This isn't just another respiratory therapy position-this is an opportunity to expand your skills and shape patient outcomes in a setting that values autonomy, innovation, and growth.

* Practice Across Three Specialties - Provide care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients, broadening your clinical expertise every day
* RT-Driven Protocols - Practice at the top of your license with strong clinical autonomy and decision-making authority
* Consistent Scheduling - Enjoy predictable shift patterns that support your work-life balance
* Growth Opportunities - Be part of exciting expansion, including new Neuro and Cardiovascular ICUs

As a Respiratory Care Practitioner, you will:

* Set up, operate, and monitor a variety of respiratory care equipment used in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiopulmonary conditions
* Deliver therapeutic interventions for patients across adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations
* Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
* Utilize evidence-based protocols to guide care and adjust treatment plans
* Advocate for patients while exercising strong critical thinking and clinical judgment

What Makes Our Team Special

* Award-Winning Recognition - Home to multiple nominees and recipients of the prestigious PHIL Award, honoring outstanding respiratory therapists
* Collaborative Culture - A strong team atmosphere where your voice matters and your expertise is respected
* Empowered Practice - Therapists are trusted as essential members of the care team, with autonomy to make impactful decisions

Our top performers demonstrate:

* Strong critical care decision-making skills
* A collaborative, team-first mindset
* High levels of integrity and accountability
* Confidence to work autonomously while advocating for patient needs

Providence Swedish caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Swedish First Hill in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

* Successful completion of an accredited respiratory therapy educational program sufficient to qualify for licensure in Washington State
* Upon hire: Washington Respiratory Care Practitioner License
* Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
* National Provider ACLS - American Heart Association within 90 days of hire
* National Provider PALS - American Heart Association within 90 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

* 6 months Previous hospital based work experience, in the field of Respiratory Care

Why Join Providence Swedish?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About the Team

Providence Swedish is the largest not-for-profit health care system in the greater Puget Sound area. It is comprised of eight hospital campuses (Ballard, Edmonds, Everett, Centralia, Cherry Hill (Seattle), First Hill (Seattle), Issaquah and Olympia); emergency rooms and specialty centers in Redmond (East King County) and the Mill Creek area in Everett; and Providence Swedish Medical Group, a network of 190+ primary care and specialty care locations throughout the Puget Sound. Whether through physician clinics, education, research and innovation or other outreach, we're dedicated to improving the wellbeing of rural and urban communities by expanding access to quality health care for all.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

For any concerns with this posting relating to the posting requirements in RCW 49.58.110(1), please click here where you can access an email link to submit your concern.

Requsition ID: 432261

Company: Swedish Jobs

Job Category: Respiratory Care

Job Function: Clinical Care

Job Schedule: Part time

Job Shift: Night

Career Track: Clinical Professional

Department: 3901 SFH RESPIRATORY THERAPY

Address: WA Seattle 747 Broadway

Work Location: Swedish First Hill 747 Broadway-Seattle

Workplace Type: On-site

Pay Range: $42.96 - $65.96

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.