Respiratory Educator II

Seattle Children's; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle Children’s seeks a Respiratory Educator II to provide education and both direct and indirect care for pediatric patients requiring respiratory and ancillary home medical equipment therapy. The role spans hospital, home care services, and ambulatory settings, with a focus on delivering high-quality, family-centered care.

Qualified candidates will be licensed WA respiratory therapists, hold BLS for Healthcare Providers, and have a valid WA driver’s license, with at least six months of RE I

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program for respiratory therapy or equivalent experience.
• Proof of education (diploma or transcript) submitted on hire.
• Must have a driving record acceptable to Risk Management.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support and education for pediatric patients receiving respiratory and home medical equipment therapy.
• Deliver direct and indirect care in SCH, Home Care Services, facility, home, or ambulatory settings.
• Collaborate with care teams to coordinate equipment therapy and caregiver education.

Skills

Pediatric patient care

Patient education

Home care coordination

Education

Respiratory Therapist degree/cert

Licensed in WA (LRCP)

BLS for Healthcare Providers

WA driver’s license

Job description

The Respiratory Educator II (RE II) provides operational support, education, direct and indirect care for pediatric patients receiving respiratory and ancillary home medical equipment therapy, care and services at Seattle Children’s Hospital (SCH), Home Care Services (HCS), facility, in home or an ambulatory setting.

Required Education and Experience

Graduate of an accredited program for respiratory therapy, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Use of an automobile for transportation and proof of insurance. Per the driver’s license requirement noted below, must have a driving record acceptable to Risk Management. Successfully complete new hire orientation and training as a Respiratory Educator I (RE I) and a minimum of six (6) months of RE I experience.

Required Credentials

Licensed in the State of Washington (LRCP) on current active status. BLS for Healthcare Providers. Current Washington State driver’s license. Copy of required education for this position (diploma or transcript) must be submitted upon hire.

Preferred

One year of pediatric respiratory critical care and two years of pediatric home care experience.

Compensation Range

$48.93 - $79.19 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.

Seattle Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affimative Action Employer.