Respiratory Therapist

PeaceHealth; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401k with match

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Education reimbursement

Wellness program

EAP & mental health

Job summary

PeaceHealth in Bellingham, WA seeks a Respiratory Therapist for a full-time, 0.90 FTE, variable position. The role entails comprehensive respiratory care across diagnostic testing, therapy, and critical care support, in collaboration with the healthcare team.

Applicants should have a two-year AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program, pass the NBRC RRT exam within six months, and bring experience in acute care, ICU, or pulmonary labs. A strong benefits package accompanies this position.

Qualifications

• Accredited program required: 2-year AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program or equivalent per state rules.
• Must pass NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist exam within 6 months of hire.
• Prefer experience in acute care, pulmonary labs, ICU, pediatrics, or obstetrics.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care including diagnostic tests, oxygen/med delivery, bronchial hygiene, ABG draw/analysis, advanced airway, and life support.
• Assess patient status by monitoring labs, hemodynamics, and radiology findings; plan/implement/evaluate care.
• Calibrate, clean, set up, maintain, and troubleshoot respiratory equipment; assemble and store equipment.

Skills

MS Office

Equipment troubleshooting

Critical care assessment

Time management

Education

Accredited Respiratory Care Program

NBRC RRT eligibility within 6 months

Job description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a Full Time, 0.90 FTE, Variable position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $39.85 – $59.82. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

*** Hiring Incentives may be available! ***

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Job Summary

Cares for the Cardio-Pulmonary needs of all assigned patients, from those who are undergoing routine diagnostic procedures to those requiring more complex critical care support, intervention, and transport support, as applicable to care setting. The work requires a team focus working collaboratively with all members of the healthcare team aimed toward the best outcome for the patient and organization.

Details of the position:

• Provides respiratory care to include diagnostic testing, oxygen and medication delivery, bronchial hygiene, arterial/capillary blood gas draw and analysis, advanced airway, and life support.

• Patient assessment including the ability to monitor labs, hemodynamics, and radiology findings. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individual patient care appropriate to the age of the patients.

• Calibrates, cleans, sets up, maintains, and troubleshoots all patient related equipment and instruments. Assembles and stores cleaned equipment.

• Participates in in-house educational in-services inter and intradepartmental as well as attending outside seminars and workshops, as requested by Manager.

• Participates in various intermittent department tasks including, but not limited to, audits, quality assurance, statistical record keeping, patient charting and other special projects as specified by Manager.

• May act as a member of trauma, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and rapid response teams.

• Responsible for ventilator and Non-invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NPPV) management including ensuring safe, evidence-based setting with appropriate changes.

• May become trained as a core therapist in an ICU or diagnostics area (e.g., PFT or Sleep Lab) to meet department needs.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you bring:

• Accredited Program Required: Respiratory Care Program 2-year AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program or approved alternative education as outlined in the state regulatory requirements

• Required: Must pass the NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist exam within 6 months of hire

• Minimum of 2 years Preferred: Experience in acute care as a Respiratory Therapist

• Minimum of 1 year Preferred: Experience in a pulmonary function lab

• Preferred: Experience in ICU, Pediatrics, or Obstetrics

• Required: Respiratory Care Practitioner - Washington (Washington caregivers who were employed as of 6/29/2014 and who are licensed RCP but are not registry eligible due to the educational requirement (i.e., began working as a respiratory therapist when a 2-year degree was not required/available) will be grandfathered for this requirement.)

• Required: within 6 months Registered Respiratory Therapist

• Required: PALS, ACLS, and BLS are all required upon hire

• NRP certification must be obtained within 6 months of date of hire.

Skills

• Proficient with MS Office applications. (Required)

• Must be able to set up, operate, and troubleshoot all respiratory or pulmonary function related equipment, as applicable, in a quick and efficient manner. (Required)

• Must be able to quickly assess acute, critical care situations and respond with a decisive and appropriate course of action. (Required)

• Good time management skills. (Required)

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).

• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.

• Ability to move around area with occasional sitting.

• Lifting (non-patient)/carrying occasionally up to 25 lbs.

• Push/Pull: 1-25 lbs. of force occasionally (i.e., moving equipment).

• Stooping/ bending/ squatting/ kneeling occasionally.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.

• Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting or in office environment.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package.

• full medical/dental/vision coverage
• 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions
• paid time off
• employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options
• tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• wellness benefits
• expanded EAP and mental health program

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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affimative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.