Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Kennewick, WA

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

About the Position

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist (RT) – Travel Contract

Location

Kennewick, WA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Nights (6:30 PM – 6:00 AM) | Expected 36 hours/week | Weekend hours required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services across multiple units including ICU, MedSurg, NICU, and ED
• Respond to codes for patients across all age groups, from neonates through adults
• Operate and manage ventilator equipment including PB980, EV300, and Airvo devices
• Assess, treat, and monitor patients with a wide range of respiratory conditions across all age populations
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams within a Trauma Level II facility
• Maintain current WA state licensure and all required certifications throughout the assignment

Required Qualifications

• Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent
• Active Washington State Respiratory Therapist license — required at time of submittal
• Required certifications: ACLS, PALS, NRP, and BLS
• Minimum 2+ years of respiratory therapy experience
• Experience working with all patient age groups, including neonates
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for this travel position

Preferred Experience / Skills

• ICU experience strongly preferred
• NICU experience preferred
• Familiarity with ventilator management in high-acuity settings

Why Join Us

• Work at a Trauma Level II teaching hospital serving a diverse patient population in a vibrant region of southeastern Washington, situated in the heart of Washington Wine Country with easy access to outdoor recreation and major metro areas
• Gain broad clinical exposure across ICU, MedSurg, NICU, and ED environments within a well-established regional health system