Lead Respiratory Care Practitioner

Providence; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Swedish is seeking a respiratory therapist to set up and operate respiratory care equipment for diagnosis and treatment of respiratory conditions across adult, pediatric and neonatal patients. The role includes acting as a resource person for staff and serving as a contact in the absence of leadership.

Candidates should have licensure in Washington, BLS and ACLS/PALS credentials and may be eligible for a sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited respiratory therapy educational program sufficient to qualify for licensure in Washington State.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates respiratory care equipment for diagnosis and treatment across adult, pediatric and neonatal patients.
• Acts as a resource person for other employees; may train or communicate instructions, schedule efforts, and inspect work.
• Serves as a contact person in the absence of a supervisor or director.

Education

Accredited respiratory therapy education program

Job description

$10,000 Hiring Bonus for eligible external hires that meet the required qualifications and conditions for payment

Sets up and operates various types of respiratory care equipment to be used in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and/or illness. May work with adult, pediatric and neonatal patient populations.

Acts as a resource person for other employees. May train or communicate instructions to other employees, perform minor scheduling, and inspect work to separate acceptable work from unacceptable. Serves as a contact person in the absence of a supervisor or director. Does not hire, fire, discipline, promote, demote, transfer, or appraise performance.

Providence Swedish caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Swedish First Hill and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Coursework/Training: Successful completion of an accredited respiratory therapy educational program sufficient to qualify for licensure in Washington State.
• Washington Respiratory Care Practitioner License upon hire.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire.
• National Provider ACLS - American Heart Association within 90 days of hire
• National Provider PALS - American Heart Association within 90 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6 months of hospital based work experience, in the field of Respiratory Care

Why Join Providence Swedish?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve.