Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner - Sleep Lab

Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner - Sleep Lab
Location: Spokane, WA (Onsite)
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Sleep Lab / Respiratory Therapy
The Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner - Sleep Lab is responsible for delivering advanced respiratory therapy and cardiopulmonary care to patients. This role involves collaborating with healthcare teams to provide specialized therapeutic services, particularly within sleep lab and respiratory care settings.
The practitioner will utilize clinical expertise, critical thinking, and patient-centered care approaches to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Patient Care & Clinical Excellence

• Provide direct respiratory therapy and sleep lab patient care
• Perform patient assessments and develop treatment plans
• Deliver cardiopulmonary therapeutic interventions
• Monitor patient response and adjust treatments accordingly

Specialized Respiratory Support

• Support sleep studies and respiratory diagnostics
• Operate respiratory and monitoring equipment
• Ensure accurate documentation of patient care activities

Collaboration & Coordination

• Work closely with physicians, nurses, and care teams
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning
• Support continuity of care and patient outcomes

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to regulatory standards and hospital policies
• Maintain patient safety and infection control practices
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives

Must-Have Qualifications

• Associate's Degree (or equivalent meeting licensure requirements)
• Active Washington Respiratory Care Practitioner License (required upon hire)
• BLS Certification (American Heart Association)
• Minimum 3+ years of Respiratory Therapist experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Sleep Lab or polysomnography
• Experience in cardiopulmonary care settings
• Strong clinical and patient assessment skills

Core Competencies

• Clinical judgment and critical thinking
• Patient-centered care
• Communication and teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in fast-paced healthcare environments

Work Environment

• Sleep Lab / Respiratory Therapy Department
• Hospital-based clinical setting
• Requires flexibility in shifts and patient care needs

Recruiter Submission Template -


Full Name:
Degree / Certification with Institution and Completion Year:
Respiratory Care Practitioner License (State & Status):
BLS Certification (AHA): (Yes/No)
Total Years of Respiratory Therapy Experience:
3 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist?
Experience in Sleep Lab / Polysomnography: (Yes/No - Details)
Experience in Cardiopulmonary Care: (Yes/No - Details)
Is the candidate licensed in Washington (or willing to obtain before joining)?
Is the candidate comfortable working in a Sleep Lab environment?
Motivation / Reason for Relocation (if not local to Spokane, WA):
Motivation / Reason for interest in this position:
Contact Number:
Email ID:
LinkedIn Profile URL:
Full Address (Street, City, State, ZIP Code):
Notice Period (in weeks):
Current Work Authorization Status:
Expected Salary:
Are you ready to relocate at your own expense and work onsite in Spokane, WA / commute?