Respiratory Care Practitioner - ICU/NICU Experience

Jobvite, Inc.; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

EvergreenHealth in Kirkland, WA seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide treatment, management, diagnostic evaluation, and care for patients across age groups with cardiopulmonary deficiencies.

Responsibilities include respiratory procedures, oxygen delivery assessment, airway management, and emergency support, with licensure and NBRC credentials required. Comprehensive benefits accompany this role.

Qualifications

• Must hold WA state Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• RRT certification by NBRC.
• Graduate of CoARC-accredited program (associate or bachelor's).
• BLS certification required by hire date.
• PALS certification required.
• NRP certification within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct prescribed respiratory procedures to maintain patient airways.
• Prioritize care using clinical assessment.
• Collect and evaluate clinical information via assessment.
• Determine need for oxygen delivery devices.
• Inspect chest radiographs for artificial airways.
• Monitor patient response to therapy and adjust as directed.
• Perform broncho-hygiene and administer meds per protocol.
• Perform age-appropriate assessments and treatments.
• Conduct bedside spirometry and evaluate pulmonary mechanics.
• Initiate and modify respiratory support in emergencies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient assessment

Oxygen delivery

Clinical procedures

Emergency response

Education

WA Respiratory Care Practitioner license

RRT certification (NBRC)

CoARC-accredited respiratory care program (AAS/BS)

BLS certification

PALS certification

NRP certification within 3 months

Job description

EvergreenHealth in Kirkland, WA seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide treatment, management, diagnostic evaluation, and care for patients across age groups with cardiopulmonary deficiencies.

Responsibilities include respiratory procedures, oxygen delivery assessment, airway management, and emergency support, with licensure and NBRC credentials required. Comprehensive benefits accompany this role.