Respiratory Therapist

CommonSpirit Health; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 116,309,390 - 197,169,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in the Puget Sound region seeks a Respiratory Therapist to join an established team delivering cardiopulmonary care. You will manage ventilation, oxygen therapies, and external ventilation supports while applying keen assessment skills and quick decision-making.

Responsibilities include aerosol therapy, ABG analysis, ETT care, CPAP/BIPAP, and high-risk delivery coverage, with required certifications and ongoing training over 6 months.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved school of Respiratory Therapy.
• WA Respiratory Care Practitioner license upon hire.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist upon hire.
• CPR (BLS) certification upon hire.
• ACLS within 6 months; PALS within 6 months; NRP within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory patient care including Aerosol Therapy, ABGs, ETTs, CPT, Vent care, CPAP/BIPAP per standards.
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions and take corrective action.
• Attend high-risk deliveries and C/sections delivering patient care within scope.
• Under provider direction, manage ventilator/CPAP/Airway care and surfactant replacement.
• Evaluate cardiopulmonary condition with exams, monitoring, and diagnostics.
• Determine therapy effectiveness and advise physicians/manager for changes.

Skills

Patient assessment

Critical thinking

Calm under pressure

Cardiopulmonary care

Education

Respiratory Therapy degree

RRT credential

WA Licensure

BLS CPR

ACLS

PALS

NRP

Tools

Ventilator equipment

ECG machines

Nebulizers

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will join an established team of RTs who share your passion for delivering highly specialized cardiopulmonary care to patients experiencing breathing issues. You'll be instrumental in providing a range of treatments from breathing techniques and nebulizer treatments to ventilator management, oxygen therapies, and external ventilation support.

Every day you will apply your keen assessment skills and critical thinking to manage diverse patient needs, develop and execute effective care plans, and ensure calm, focused intervention in both routine and emergent situations.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a strong sense of urgency, unwavering calm under pressure, and the ability to anticipate outcomes. Your dedication to patient well-being and exceptional problem-solving abilities will drive success in this vital role.

• Performs respiratory patient care to include Aerosol Therapy, ABGs, ETTs, Bronchus, ECGs, CPT, Vent Care, CPAP/BIPAP therapy and other Respiratory Care Procedures in accordance with all department safety, risk management and procedural standards.
• Monitors patients for adverse reaction, and takes corrective action.
• Attends high-risk deliveries and C/sections, performing patient care within scope of practice.
• Under direction of a Provider, performs activities relating to ventilator/CPAP/Airway management, surfactant replacement and all other modalities of respiratory care within scope of practice.
• Continually evaluates and assesses the cardiopulmonary condition of patients using data acquired from physical examination, respiratory monitoring, and diagnostic equipment.
• Determine the effectiveness and/or need for change in the therapy being administered and make recommendations to the physicians and/or Manager regarding treatment.
• Requires graduation from an approved school of Respiratory Therapy and one (1) year recent clinical experience in Respiratory Care that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities, upon hire and
• Respiratory Care Practitioner: WA, upon hire and
• Registered Respiratory Therapist, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 6 - months and
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support, within 6 - months and
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program, within 6 - months

Preferred

• Work experience in the specialty area

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person - body, mind, and spirit - in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Pay Range

$40.60 - $68.81 /hour