Respiratory Care Practitioner

Providence; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring Bonus

Job summary

Providence St. Mary Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner. The RCP will manage pulmonary therapy, ventilator support, and pulmonary hygiene with physician orders and manufacturer guidelines.

Invasive and non-invasive diagnostics, ABG machine QC, and competency testing are included in duties. The role supports patients of all ages and typically operates independently within department policies.

Qualifications

• Requires: Associate's Degree from an accredited respiratory program.
• Must hold Washington Respiratory Care Practitioner license at hire.
• Must have National Provider BLS from American Heart Association at hire.

Responsibilities

• Manage the pulmonary system through medications, ventilator management and pulmonary hygiene.
• Perform invasive and non-invasive diagnostics and daily maintenance of ABG machines.
• Operate equipment per department policy and physician orders; administer respiratory therapies per evidence-based criteria.
• Perform competency testing and participate in QC of ABG machines.
• Work with patients of all age groups; generally practice independently.

Education

Associate's Degree from accredited Respiratory program

Washington Respiratory Care Practitioner License

National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

Job description

St. Mary Medical Center is offering a Hiring Bonus for eligible external candidates who meet all conditions for payment.

The Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) is responsible for the management of the pulmonary system through the administration of medication, ventilator management and pulmonary hygiene during stable and critical situations. Other job duties include performing invasive and non-invasive diagnostics, daily maintenance and QC of ABG machines and competency testing. RCPs will perform clinical duties and operate equipment according to department policy, with an appropriate physician's order and according to manufacturer guidelines. The RCP will work with humans of all age groups and knowledgeably administer Respiratory Therapeutic measures as recognized by Evidence Based criteria. The RCP generally practices independently.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team atProvidence St. Mary Medical Centerand 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.

Shifts Available details:

Part-time, 24 hours weekly, Variable shift

Full-time, 36 hours weekly, Night shift.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's Degreefrom accredited Respiratory program.
• Upon hire: Washington Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Within 90 days of hire: Provider ACLS - American Heart Association.
• Within 90 days of hire: Provider PALS - American Heart Association.
• Previous Experience.

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.

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.