Cardio-Pulmonary Respiratory Therapist — Critical Care

CommonSpirit Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health seeks a Respiratory Therapist to join an established RT team delivering specialized cardiopulmonary care. You will perform aerosol therapy, ABGs, ventilator management, oxygen therapy and external ventilation support, applying assessment skills and care plans in routine and emergent situations.

You will collaborate with physicians and nursing staff, monitor patients for adverse reactions, and ensure high-quality respiratory care in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved school of Respiratory Therapy.
• One (1) year recent clinical experience in Respiratory Care.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner license from WA state, required at hire.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required at hire.
• BLS required; ACLS and PALS within specified timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory patient care including Aerosol Therapy, ABGs, ETTs, Bronchus, ECGs, CPT, Vent Care, CPAP/BIPAP and other respiratory procedures.
• Monitors patients for adverse reactions and takes corrective action.
• May perform EEG studies.
• Evaluates and assesses cardiopulmonary condition using data from exams, monitoring, and diagnostics.
• Determines effectiveness of therapy and communicates recommendations to physicians/manager.
• Communicates patient assessment to nursing and other staff.

Education

Graduate from approved school of Respiratory Therapy

Clinical experience (1 year) in Respiratory Care

WA Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Basic Life Support (CPR)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health seeks a Respiratory Therapist to join an established RT team delivering specialized cardiopulmonary care. You will perform aerosol therapy, ABGs, ventilator management, oxygen therapy and external ventilation support, applying assessment skills and care plans in routine and emergent situations.

You will collaborate with physicians and nursing staff, monitor patients for adverse reactions, and ensure high-quality respiratory care in a busy hospital setting.