Respiratory Care Practitioner

Job Description UWMC - Montlake Respiratory Care has an outstanding opportunity to hire a RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER to join our Respiratory Care Team. Work Schedule 36 hours per week Nights Position Highlights The Respiratory Care Practitioner will provide advanced Respiratory Care to patients of all ages (e.g., newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric). Care is provided under general supervision in all areas of UW Medical Center, intensive care units, acute care clinics and the emergency room. Additionally, the person in this role will serve as a role model and provide guidance to other staff including review and evaluation of performance. Primary Job Responsibilities Utilize the respiratory care process (assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation) to recommend, delegate, coordinate and provide safe, therapeutic respiratory care to patients Make independent judgments/decisions and take action regarding a wide range of routine and complex patient issues Collaborate with appropriate disciplines to coordinate continuity of patient care from admission through discharge in support of the respiratory, medical and nursing plans of care. Perform specific leadership functions related to clinical practice, education, and/or management as delegated by and in collaboration with the Department Manager. Serve as a role model and provide guidance to other staff including review and evaluation of performance. Required Position Qualifications Completion of a respiratory care program approved by the State of Washington Department of Health OR equivalent education/experience. Legal Requirement - Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the State of Washington. Compensation, Benefits and Position Details Pay Range Minimum: $40.15 hourly Pay Range Maximum: $62.80 hourly Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit Shift: Night Shift (United States of America) Temporary or Regular? This is a regular position FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 90.00% Union/Bargaining Unit: SEIU Local 925 Healthcare Prof/Lab Tech Equal Opportunity The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law. #J-18808-Ljbffr