Respiratory Care Practitioner

Providence Swedish Medical Center; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 53,643 - 89,144; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Voluntary benefits

Well-being resources

Job summary

Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, WA seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide expert respiratory care across modalities in a high‑acuity setting. The role emphasizes patient safety, ongoing skill maintenance, and adapting procedures to evolving clinical practices.

External candidates may be eligible for a $10,000 sign-on if they meet qualification and payment conditions. Minimum qualifications include AMA‑approved RT schooling, WA licensure, and recommended BLS/ACLS/PALS credentials with

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA approved school for Respiratory Therapist.
• Washington Respiratory Care Practitioner License upon hire.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association upon hire.
• ACLS certification from American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
• PALS certification from American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.

Education

AMA approved school for Respiratory Therapist

Tools

Washington Respiratory Care Practitioner License

BLS - American Heart Association

ACLS - American Heart Association

PALS - American Heart Association

Job description

Description

$10,000 Sign-On for eligible external hires who meet required qualifications and conditions for payment

The respiratory therapist is a professional paramedical specialist. The therapist is required to have thorough knowledge of all modalities of respiratory care procedures. The therapist must always keep in mind the extreme critical nature of all respiratory care techniques and is required to maintain skill levels to reflect the ever changing procedures and techniques of respiratory care.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Providence St. Peter Hospital 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:

• Graduate of AMA approved school for Respiratory Therapist.
• 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.

Why Join Providence?

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 caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities. #Social300

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

• 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
• much more

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.

About the Team

Providence has been serving the Pacific Northwest since 1856 when Mother Joseph and four other Sisters of Providence arrived in Vancouver, Washington Territory. Today, Providence is the largest health care provider in Washington located in communities large and small across the state. In western Washington, Providence provides care throughout the greater Puget Sound from Snohomish County to Lewis County.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.

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.

We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

For any concerns with this posting relating to the posting requirements in RCW 49.58.110(1), please click here where you can access an email link to submit your concern.

Requsition ID: 449888
Company: Providence Jobs
Job Category: Respiratory Care
Job Function: Clinical Care
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Multiple shifts available
Career Track: Clinical Professional
Department: 3030 RESPIRATORY THERAPY
Address: WA Olympia 413 Lilly Rd NE
Work Location: Providence St Peter Hospital-Olympia
Workplace Type: On-site
Pay Range: $38.94 - $64.71
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.