Respiratory Care Practitioner

Requires ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP

Job Summary:
Provides skilled respiratory care and diagnostic services to in-patients, urgent care and clinic patients. Assist physicians in determining appropriate respiratory care modalities to achieve desired response. Supports patient care, customer service, and quality initiatives as integral part of multidisciplinary team in Urgent Care. Responds to urgent and emergency situations and provides appropriate respiratory support as needed.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provides respiratory assessments, treatments, and modalities per protocol and as prescribed; assists physicians in determining appropriate respiratory modalities to achieve optimal outcomes
• Supports patient care and customer service in Urgent Care by performing EKGs, blood draws, transporting patients, and participating in patient safety rounds and huddles; performs other duties as delegated by charge RN or physician
• Communicates effectively to achieve optimal safety and quality outcomes; documents all assessments, interventions, and effectiveness of treatments; supports quality improvement initiatives, collects data, and gives input regarding respiratory supplies and equipment
• Functions as part of a multidisciplinary team; responds timely and appropriately to urgent/emergent situations to provide respiratory care and support

Basic Qualifications:
Experience

• Minimum one (1) year of experience as a respiratory care practitioner (respiratory therapy) working and performing all acute care modalities.

Education

• Graduate of one or two-year respiratory therapy program or equivalent experience/education.

License, Certification, Registration

• Respiratory Care Practitioner License (Washington) required at hire

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program required at hire

• Basic Life Support required at hire

• Registered Respiratory Therapist Certificate required at hire

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Additional Requirements:

• Experience with respiratory care modalities in acute care setting.
• Capable of working independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of experience as respiratory care practitioner (respiratory therapy) working in and performing acute care modalities.
• Experience with all acute respiratory care modalities, including ventilators, arterial blood gas analysis, and emergency respiratory procedures.
• Graduate of a four-year respiratory therapy program.

Primary Location: Washington,Seattle,Capitol Hill Main Building
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1
Shift: Variable
Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Working Hours Start: 06:30 AM
Working Hours End: 07:00 PM
Job Schedule: Per Diem
Job Type: Standard
Employee Status: Regular
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: J06|UFCW|Local 3000
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Central Campus South - Respiratory Therapy - 1130
Pay Range: $45.48 - $73.38 / hour Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.
Travel: No Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.