Respiratory Therapist

Shriners Hospitals for Children; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's hospital in Spokane is seeking a Full-time Respiratory Therapist to provide quality care for pediatric patients. The role involves planning and delivering respiratory care, ensuring compliance with best practices and departmental policies. Candidates should have an Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy and relevant experience, with a commitment to improving patient health and welfare.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

403(b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 2 years experience as respiratory care practitioner required.
• Licensed in state of WA.
• National Board for Respiratory Care certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and evaluates treatments based on patient needs.
• Communicates patient care needs effectively with the medical team.
• Documents patient care accurately in compliance with policies.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Associate in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

All employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a full-time or part-time status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans. Additional benefits available to full-time and part-time employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.

Job Overview

We currently have an opening for a Full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our Spokane, WA team. Provides quality care, utilizing best practice standards for Respiratory Care to improve the health and welfare of pediatric patients in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Assists in planning and developing the scope and emphasis of Respiratory Care Services in coordination with the identified needs of patients and families. Assists in organizing and delivering medically prescribed respiratory care to inpatients and/or outpatients both pre-operatively and post-operatively to facilitate the rehabilitation of children with orthopedic conditions in conjunction with the National Board of Respiratory Care and departmental policies for treatment and procedures.

Schedule: Full-time FTE 0.9

Holidays: 9 observed holidays per year

Compensation range: Pay range is $33.08-$49.63 /hourly. The hired applicant's placement within the range is based on qualifications, professional experience and education.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care, evaluates and treats each patient with appropriate interventions based on patient’s need, medical necessity, developmental appropriateness, and physician order.
• Effectively communicates patient care needs with medical, nursing and ancillary staff.
• Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling of shifts as need arises for the best interest of the department and patient needs.
• Provides thorough, accurate, inpatient and outpatient documentation, in compliance with department, hospital and Joint Commission policies.

This is not an all inclusive list of this job's responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate in Respiratory Therapy
• 2 years experience as respiratory care practitioner
• National Board for Respiratory Care
• Licensed in state of WA

Preferred

• Bachelor in Respiratory Therapy
• 1 year experiencein pediatrics
• 1 year experience in critical care