Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Seattle, WA

Respiratory Therapy Technician
Location: Seattle, WA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist – Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics (Pediatric Focus)

Location

Seattle, WA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract (13 Weeks) | Days, 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00–19:30) | Onsite | Weekend availability required | Floating to all inpatient and acute care areas required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services across pediatric patient populations including neonates, infants, pediatrics, and adolescents
• Work in intensive care units (PICU/NICU) as well as all inpatient and acute care areas as needed through floating assignments
• Perform airway management, ventilator management, oxygen therapy, suctioning, and pulmonary toileting
• Administer medications and operate equipment including BiPAP, CPAP, and nebulizers
• Participate in weekend shifts and remain available for additional shift pick-up as needed

Required Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential with active NBRC-RRT certification
• Active Washington State Respiratory Care Practitioner (WA RCP) license, or willingness to apply immediately upon offer
• Current BLS and PALS certifications
• Minimum of 2 years of applicable respiratory therapy experience
• PICU or NICU experience required; intensive care experience is mandatory
• Proficiency in airway management, vent management, O2 therapy, suction, pulmonary toileting, nebulizer, BiPAP, and CPAP

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in trauma, Level 1 trauma, or emergency room settings; teaching or community hospital background a plus
• Skills with high frequency jet ventilator, high frequency oscillator, EKGs, Code Response, and Rapid Response
• Previous experience in a children's hospital setting strongly preferred
• Familiarity with Epic electronic health records system

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic pediatric environment serving a diverse inpatient population across multiple care settings
• Flexible orientation start dates available, with orientation conducted on Mondays