RRT | Registered Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care

Position Overview:
Join a dedicated healthcare team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist providing vital respiratory assessment, support, and treatment in acute care, emergency, and outpatient settings. This role primarily involves night shifts of 12 hours, totaling 48 hours per pay period, within a regional healthcare facility in the Pacific Northwest.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver emergency respiratory care including artificial respiration and assist with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Monitor patients' physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry, consulting physicians when adverse reactions occur.
• Perform diagnostic tests including arterial blood gases (ABGs) and EKGs as needed.
• Set up and operate respiratory devices like high flow oxygen systems, BiPAP, mechanical ventilators, aerosol generators, and environmental control systems according to treatment protocols.
• Provide training and support to clinical team members in respiratory care expertise.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to manage patient care and assist with medical procedures.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of patient information and accurately document all respiratory care activities in electronic or written records.

Education and Experience:

• Associate degree from an accredited Respiratory Care Program is required.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from NBRC.
• State respiratory therapist license and certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP (to be obtained within 90 days of hire).
• Experience in critical care settings is essential.

Professional Requirements:

• Adherence to all regulatory and licensing requirements.
• Dependability in attendance and timely completion of duties.
• Commitment to ethical standards and organizational goals.
• Excellent communication skills with patients, families, and healthcare team members, demonstrating respect and courtesy.

Compensation and Benefits:
Compensation typically starts between the beginning and midpoint of the salary range, with annual incremental increases based on qualifications and experience. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage, retirement plan with employer match, life and disability insurance, AFLAC, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, potential bonuses, gym membership, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment options.