Respiratory Care Practitioner - Per Diem

Overlake Medical Center & Clinics; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000/yr

Low-cost medical insurance premiums

Pre-tax and Roth retirement plans

Free parking and Orca transit passes

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Overlake Medical Center & Clinics is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner at various levels. The role includes assessment, support, treatment, and diagnostic testing across departments, with learning opportunities in delegated tasks from management. Per diem and 12-hour shifts are noted.

Candidates must meet Washington licensure, NBRC credentialing, and ACLS/PALS/NRP requirements with acute care experience preferred. Competitive hourly pay is offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care School with an AS/BS or higher degree.
• Licensed as Respiratory Care Practitioner in Washington (LR) in good standing.
• NBRC CRT/RRT credentials or eligibility required.
• ACLS and PALS certifications current.
• NRP certification within 6 months for FTE; optional for per diem.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory assessment, support, treatment, or diagnostic tests for critical care, floor care, ER or outpatients.
• Be learning/performing department tasks delegated by manager.

Skills

Acute care experience

ABG drawing capability

Certification maintenance (ACLS, PALS)

Flexibility with schedule

Education

AS or BS in Respiratory Care

Washington State Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure

NBRC CRT/RRT eligibility or credential

CPR HCP certification

Job description

Welcome to a medical center where you’re the center of attention.

Pay range:

Hourly

$38.86 - $68.00

Job Overview:

Responsible for providing respiratory assessment, support, treatment, or diagnostic tests for critical care, floor care, emergency room or outpatients as needed. The position also includes responsibility for learning and performing any appropriate segments of department function that may be delegated by the manager.

Per Diem

12 hour shifts

Qualifications:

Respiratory Care Practitioner I

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care School with an AS or BS degree required. (Exception: A BS/A or higher degree and meeting the requisite courses as outlined by the NBRC to challenge the test and become CRT would also be acceptable if applicant was successful in obtaining a license to practice RC in Washington and had a CRT from the NBRC).
• Acute care experience preferred.
• Certified to draw ABG’s at OHMC (written and observation testing). Complete the department’s skills check off sheet by 90 days. Flexible with schedule changes or changing job assignments to meet patient care needs.
• Must be a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Licensed with the state of Washington Department of Health (credentials in good standing) as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (LR) required.
• CPR certification HCP (health Care Provider Course only acceptable) must be current and maintained every 2 years.
• Must be Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified by the American Heart Association and kept current.
• Must be Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified by the American Heart Association and kept current.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certified by the American Heart Association within 6 months of taking position. NRP certification is only required for FTE staff. Per diem staff can choose to be NRP certified but are not required.

Respiratory Care Practitioner II

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care School required. (Exception: A BS/A or higher degree and meeting the requisite courses as outlined by the NBRC to challenge the test and become CRT then RRT would also be acceptable if applicant was successful in obtaining a license to practice RC in Washington & had a RRT from the NBRC).
• Acute care experience preferred.
• Must be Registered RCP(RRT) with the NBRC
• Must be licensed by the State of Washington Department Health as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (LR). (Credentials in good standing)
• CPR certification HCP (Health Care Provider Course only acceptable) must be current and maintained every 2 years.
• Must be Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified by the American Heart Association and kept current.
• Must be Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified by the American Heart Association and kept current.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certified by the American Heart Association within 6 months of taking position. NRP certification is only required for FTE staff. Per diem staff can choose to be NRP certified but are not required.

Respiratory Care Practitioner III

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care School required. (Exception: A BS/A or higher degree and meeting the requisite courses as outlined by the NBRC to challenge the test and become RRT would also be acceptable if they were successful in obtaining a license to practice RC in Washington and RRT from the NBRC).
• Minimum 3 years acute care experience required.
• Registered RCP(RRT)with the NBRC required.
• Licensed by the State of Washington Department Health as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (LR) required. (Credentials in good standing)
• Current Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care Specialist (NPS) credential OR Registered Pulmonary Function Technician (RPFT) OR Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) also required. (Required recertification every 5 years). Should this credential expire the person would move back to RCPII level.
• CPR certification HCP (Health Care Provider Course only acceptable) must be current and maintained every 2 years.
• Must be ACLS Certified by the American Heart Association and kept current
• Must be PALS Certified by the American Heart Association and kept current
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certified by the American Heart Association within 6 months of taking position. NRP certification is only required for FTE staff. Per diem staff can choose to be NRP certified but is not require

Why join Overlake?

We’re proud to offer benefitsthat support you in every stage of your career and life. But it’s our inspirational culture that has made us one of America’s Top 150 places to work in healthcare for several years in a row.

• Local, visible leaders who care about you.
• A values-based work environment.
• Medical insurance premiums as low as $0 per month.
• Many Overlake services covered at 100%.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per year.
• Generous retirement plan matching starting at 5% and increasing to 7% after five years with immediate vesting.
• Pre-tax and Roth after tax retirement savings plans.
• An expanded Employee Assistance Program.
• A caregiver support program to help with everything from childcare to eldercare.
• Free parking and Orca transit passes.

If this sounds like an environment where you’ll thrive, we’d love to hear from you.

How much will this job pay?

Posted pay ranges represent the entire pay scale, from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional pay based on shift, certification or level of education. Job offers are determined based on a candidate’s years of relevant experience and internal equity. If you have questions about Overlake’s pay practices, employee benefits or the pay for a specific position, please contact [e-mail]