Respiratory Care Therapist I

Seattle Children's; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 5,925,000 - 9,589,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Seattle Children’s is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care to patients across the Infant ICU, Pediatric ICU, ED, Medical, Surgical, Hem/Onc and Rehab units in Seattle.

External candidates with 2+ years of ICU experience are eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus; relocation assistance is available.

Applicants must have an AMA‑accredited Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care, NBRC registration, Washington license, and BLS (or PALS with 6 months to hire).

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care from an AMA approved school.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist with NBRC.
• Current Washington State Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers; PALS certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to all patients in the Infant ICU, Pediatric ICU, ED, Medical, Surgical, Hem/Onc and Rehab units.

Education

Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care

Washington State Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Registered Respiratory Therapist NBRC

BLS/PNALS (PALS)

Job description

$10,000 sign‑on bonus for qualified external candidates who have 2+ years of experience working in a Level III or IV neonatal ICU, pediatric ICU, pediatric only inpatient acute care unit, and/or pediatric ED!

Relocation assistance eligible!

Provide respiratory care to all patients in the Infant ICU, Pediatric ICU, ED, Medical, Surgical, Hem/Onc and Rehab units.

Required Education And Experience

• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care from an AMA approved school of Respiratory Care.

Required Credentials

• Registered Respiratory Therapist with the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Current Washington State Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers or current PALS certification. (PALS certification required within 6 months of hire).

Preferred

• One (1) year current critical care experience-adult, pediatric or neonatal.
• PALS, NRP, and/or Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty credential from the NBRC.
• Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care or other health related field.

Compensation Range

• $43.01 - $69.61 per hour

Salary Information

This compensation range was calculated based on full‑time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.

Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants

This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.

Benefits Information

Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits.

About Us

Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children’s – to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission‑driven organization that is life‑changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? #HOPECARECURE

Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families’ ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho – the largest region of any children’s hospital in the country.

U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Seattle Children’s among the nation’s best children’s hospitals. For more than a decade, Seattle Children’s has been nationally recognized in key specialty areas. We are honored to be one of the nation’s very best places to care for children and the top‑ranked pediatric hospital in Washington and the Pacific Northwest.

As a Magnet designated institution, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best‑in‑class care to the patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity and Innovation. Whether it’s delivering frontline care to our patients in a kind and caring manner, practicing the highest standards of quality and safety, or being relentlessly curious as we work towards eradicating childhood diseases, these values are the fabric of our culture and community. The future starts here.

Our Commitment

Seattle Children’s welcomes people of all experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The people who work at Seattle Children’s are members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to be ourselves.

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