Per Diem Respiratory Therapist – Critical Care Support

PeaceHealth; Longview (WA); Presencial; USD 58.000 - 87.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

PeaceHealth is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a Per Diem/Relief position in Longview, WA. The role provides respiratory care across diagnostic testing, oxygen and medication delivery, airway management, arterial/capillary blood gas analysis, and life support within a team focused on patient outcomes.

Requirements include an AMA‑approved Respiratory Care Program, NBRC RRT within 6 months, Washington RCP license, and current BLS/ACLS/NRP/PALS certifications, with preferred acute-care or

Formación

• Completion of an AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program (2-year)
• NBRC RRT exam within 6 months of hire
• Washington license as Respiratory Care Practitioner preferred/required
• BLS/ACLS/NRP/PALS certifications required or within grace period

Responsabilidades

• Provide respiratory care including diagnostic testing, oxygen delivery, medications, airway management and life support
• Assess patients with labs, hemodynamics, and radiology; tailor care to patient age
• Calibrate, clean, set up and troubleshoot respiratory equipment; manage supplies
• Participate in in-house education and external seminars; support QA and audits
• Participate in trauma, CPR and rapid response teams as needed
• Manage ventilator and NPPV settings with safe, evidence-based practice
• Opportunities to train as core therapist in ICU or diagnostics (PFT/Sleep Lab)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Conocimientos

MS Office proficiency

Respiratory equipment operation

Critical care assessment

Time management

Educación

AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program

Washington RCP license

NBRC RRT eligibility within 6 months

BLS certification

ACLS certification

NRP certification

PALS certification

Herramientas

Respiratory equipment

Pulmonary function devices

Descripción del empleo

PeaceHealth is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a Per Diem/Relief position in Longview, WA. The role provides respiratory care across diagnostic testing, oxygen and medication delivery, airway management, arterial/capillary blood gas analysis, and life support within a team focused on patient outcomes.

Requirements include an AMA‑approved Respiratory Care Program, NBRC RRT within 6 months, Washington RCP license, and current BLS/ACLS/NRP/PALS certifications, with preferred acute-care or