Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapist

Job Opportunity

Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:00)

Block Scheduling Required: Yes

Weekend Coverage Required: Yes (Every other weekend)

On-Call Requirement: No

Floating Between Units: Yes

Facility Highlights

Type of Facility: Short Term Acute Care, Level II Trauma Center, Level II Pediatric Trauma Center

Total Staffed Beds: 629

Teaching Hospital

Scrub Color: Any RN color; RRT: any color

Charting System: Epic

Parking: No Fee

Job Requirements

License: Valid Washington State License required

Years of Experience: At least 2 years required

Charge Experience: Preferred

Trauma Level Experience: Level II preferred

Travel Experience: Preferred

Certifications Required: ACLS, BLS, PALS, RRT

Required Skills

Aerosol set up mask and trach

Extubation and tracheostomy care/management

High-pressure alarms troubleshooting

Weaning from mechanical ventilation

Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)

Pediatric experience preferred

Patient Care Details

Patient Age Groups: Neonates, Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics

Daily Census: Variable based on unit

Unit Information: Includes Medical ICU, Cardiac ICU, PICU, and Level 4 NICU

Additional Information

Providers may be expected to float between nearby facilities as required and should be prepared to fulfill duties as assigned. Communication devices needed for performing job duties will be provided at no cost.

All time spent on training modules prior to and during orientation will be accounted for in the schedule. Candidates are asked not to directly contact facility contacts unless an interview has been arranged.