Respiratory Care Practitioner (90%, Nights)

Job Description Harborview Medical Center is currently recruiting for 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 Harborview 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 provides 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 takes 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. equivalent education/experience may be considered. License/Certification: Must be LR (Licensed Respiratory Therapist) About Harborview Medical Center As the region's only Level I Trauma center, Harborview Medical Center is well known for innovations and excellence in trauma care and its centers of emphasis: Trauma, Burn, Neurosciences, AIDS/STD CARER, and mentally and medically vulnerable populations. In addition to the centers of emphasis, HMC serves a mission population for King County. Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region. HMC is owned by King County and managed by the University of Washington (UW) and serves as a training site for UW’s School of Medicine. About UW Medicine – Where Your Impact Goes Further UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals. All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. Compensation, Benefits and Position Details Pay Range Minimum $42.62 hourly Pay Range Maximum $66.69 hourly Other Compensation - 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 1199NW HMC Respiratory Therapist/Anesthesiology Tech/END Tech About the UW Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem‑solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. Our Commitment 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 ( . 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