Respiratory Therapist Registered

Respiratory Therapist Registered

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please click here for more information about our mission, vision, and values.

The posted compensation range of $43.06 - $59.23 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

As our Respiratory Therapist, you will deliver comprehensive respiratory care, including therapeutic interventions, diagnostic testing, and patient education so patients can achieve optimal respiratory health, manage their conditions effectively, and experience a healthier future. Your expertise is vital in advancing social justice through evidence-based practices and collaborative care within our multi-disciplinary team.

Every day, you will conduct thorough patient assessments and provide a wide range of therapeutic interventions tailored to our diverse patient population. You will be expected to actively contribute to emergent and critical care situations, educate patients and their families on disease prevention and management, and continuously strive for a healthier future for all through collaborative care and evidence-based practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments.
• Administer therapeutic interventions (e.g., nebulizer treatments, oxygen therapy, ventilation management).
• Conduct diagnostic testing (e.g., blood gas analysis, pulmonary function tests).
• Provide thorough patient education on respiratory conditions and equipment.
• Actively participate in emergent and critical care while adhering to all safety, infection control, and regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals and document patient care and progress accurately.

To be successful in this role, you must possess advanced clinical respiratory therapy skills, exceptional critical thinking and assessment abilities, and a profound commitment to compassionate patient education and collaborative teamwork in emergent and critical care settings.

Job Requirements

• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Respiratory Care Degree from a Regionally Accredited, and CoARC certified RT program.
• Hospital experience including one year in an Intensive Care or Critical Care Unit. The experience may include clinical experience obtained while enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program.
• Licensures as a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner by the State of WA
• Active CPR/BLS certification.

• Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy (BSRT) or Bachelor of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy (BASRT) form a Regionally Accredited, and COARC certified RT program.

**Working as a Respiratory Therapist - Registered in the Hyperbaric department requires successful passing of a medical examination to determine physical ability to perform the essential duties of the position without hazard to self or others. Such certification must be renewed no later than every two years.**

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.