Respiratory Care Practitioner — Ventilator & Critical Care

Providence Health and Services; Dixie (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Flexible shifts

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Providence St. Mary Medical Center seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to manage the pulmonary system, administer meds, and oversee ventilator care in stable and critical conditions.

The RCP will perform diagnostics, maintain ABG equipment, and operate per physician orders within policy. They will collaborate with a diverse team, provide independent care, and support evidence-based respiratory therapies for patients of all ages.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement: Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent.
• Washington State Respiratory Care Practitioner license required.
• Current BLS certification for Healthcare Providers.

Responsibilities

• Manage pulmonary system through medication administration and ventilator care.
• Perform invasive and non-invasive diagnostics per physician orders.
• Maintain and QC ABG equipment and ensure competency testing.
• Work with patients across age groups and apply evidence-based respiratory therapies.
• Operate equipment per policy and physician orders; generally practice independently.

Skills

Ventilator management

ABG interpretation

Patient assessment

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Washington Respiratory Care Practitioner License

National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

Tools

ABG machines

Ventilators

Job description

Providence St. Mary Medical Center seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to manage the pulmonary system, administer meds, and oversee ventilator care in stable and critical conditions.

The RCP will perform diagnostics, maintain ABG equipment, and operate per physician orders within policy. They will collaborate with a diverse team, provide independent care, and support evidence-based respiratory therapies for patients of all ages.