Respiratory Care Practitioner - Central NICU PICU Float

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Respiratory Care Practitioner - Central NICU PICU Float

Location: Spokane, WA

Job Summary:
The Respiratory Care Practitioner provides comprehensive respiratory therapy services and demonstrates a strong understanding of contemporary respiratory care principles. This role collaborates closely with physicians and nurses to develop and implement individualized patient care plans. The practitioner supports a wide range of respiratory treatments and procedures while ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to plan and implement patient care
• Administer respiratory therapy treatments and interventions in accordance with physician orders and clinical protocols
• Assist physicians in the delivery and direction of respiratory therapy services
• Operate and maintain ventilatory support systems, monitoring equipment, and resuscitation devices
• Perform patient assessments, diagnostic procedures, and oxygen therapy
• Monitor patient responses and communicate updates to the care team
• Complete department and unit-specific orientation programs as required
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation in compliance with regulatory standards
• Perform additional patient care functions within scope of training and competency

Required Qualifications:

• Education sufficient to meet certification, licensure, or registration requirements
• Washington Respiratory Care Practitioner License upon hire
• National Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire

Preferred Skills:

• Strong knowledge of respiratory therapy principles and practices
• Experience operating ventilators and advanced respiratory support equipment
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care