Lead Respiratory Care Practitioner

Providence Health & Services; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,614 - 93,676; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus ($10,000)

Job summary

Providence Health & Services in Seattle is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to set up and operate respiratory care equipment for various patient populations, including adult, pediatric and neonatal cases. The position includes acting as a resource for staff and training others as needed, with duties rotating during night shifts.

External candidates meeting Washington licensure and certification requirements may receive a $10,000 signing bonus.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates respiratory care equipment for diagnosis and treatment.
• May train or communicate instructions to other employees and inspect work.
• Acts as a contact person in the absence of a supervisor or director.
• Night shift, full-time schedules at Swedish First Hill, Seattle.

Skills

Licensure readiness

BLS

ACLS within 90 days

PALS within 90 days

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited RT program

Job description

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.

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.

Benefits

Our best‑in‑class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time‑off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well‑being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Pay Range

Base pay range: $44.03 - $67.61. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on‑call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Location

Swedish First Hill, 747 Broadway, Seattle, WA

Job Schedule

Full time, Night shift

Equal Opportunity Employer

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.