Respiratory Therapist II

Olympic Medical Center; Port Angeles (WA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Evening differential

Night differential

Weekend differential

Pharm Night differential

Standby premium

Lead premium

Per Diem 15%

Certification premium

Trainer premium

Student Coord premium

Job summary

Olympic Medical Center on Washington’s North Olympic Peninsula is seeking Respiratory Therapists I–III to deliver comprehensive respiratory care under physician orders and department protocols. You will perform diagnostics, administer therapies, and monitor patients within a collaborative healthcare team.

The role requires RCP certification paths with CRT or RRT credentials, BLS within 30 days, ACLS within 90 days if outside the Pulmonary Function Lab, and NRP within 180 days if applicable,

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Washington State Department of Health (WSDOH) recognized, accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• One year recent experience in a hospital or clinic required.
• BLS within 30 days of hire; ACLS within 90 days if working outside Pulmonary Function Lab; NRP within 180 days if working outside.

Responsibilities

• Provide Respiratory Care services per physician orders and department policies.
• Evaluate, monitor and assess patients; administer respiratory care modalities and life support; educate patients in clinic or outpatient settings.

Education

Washington State Respiratory Care Program graduate

BLS within 30 days; ACLS within 90 days (if outside Pulmonary Function Lab)

NRP within 180 days (if working outside)

Job description

ABOUT OLYMPIC MEDICAL CENTER:

Imagine working on Washington State’s beautiful North Olympic Peninsula where recreational opportunities abound. Whether you enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking or cycling, the Olympic Peninsula is home to numerous adventures for outdoor enthusiasts. It’s a great place to live, work, play and raise a family.

Bordered by the scenic Olympic National Park, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Coast - with Seattle and Victoria, BC just a ferry ride away - you won’t find a better location. You’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits plus an amazing PNW lifestyle – a perfect combination!

FTE:

0%

WORK SHIFT

Variable

PAY RANGE:

$41.41 - $62.92

UNION:

UFCW 3000-Professional and Technical

SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS/PREMIUMS:

Weekend & Holiday Shifts:

No

On Call Shifts:

No

Shift Differentials:

• Evening- $3.00/hour
• Night - $5.00/hour
• Weekend - $4.50/hour
• Pharm Night - $8.50/hour

Premiums:

• Standby - $4.00/hour
• Lead - $3.25/hour
• Per Diem - 15% (on base, in lieu of benefits)
• Certification - $2.00/hour
• Trainer - $2.00/hour
• Student Coord - $2.00/hour, 2+ = $3.25/hour

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under the supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Medical Director and Department Manager, the Respiratory Therapist I, II, and III (collectively referred to as RCP moving forward) is responsible for providing Respiratory Care services in accordance with specific physician orders, as well as department policies and procedures. Pursuant to provider orders, the RCP administers respiratory care and life support, performs diagnostic testing, and monitors and assesses patients as a member of the healthcare team to help the patient return to a steady, stable cardiopulmonary state.

When working in the outpatient pulmonary environment, the RCP primarily evaluates the patient’s lung function by performing diagnostic testing, monitoring and assessing clinic patients, delivering various modalities of respiratory care, or providing health or disease education.

E** DUCATION**

• Graduate of a Washington State Department of Health (WSDOH) recognized, accredited Respiratory Care Program

EXPERIENCE

• One year recent experience in a hospital or clinic required OR
• If new graduate, academic clinical rotations must have been completed in the last six (6) months or a length of time deemed appropriate by the department manager

LICENSURE/CREDENTIALS

RT I

• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), credentialed through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) and licensed or permitted to practice respiratory care by the Washington State Department of Health (WSDOH)

RT II, III

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), credentialed through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) and licensed or permitted to practice respiratory care by the Washington State Department of Health (WSDOH)
• • Certified/Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist ( CPFT/RPFT ) – NBRC

Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of hire.

ACLS required within 90 days of hire if working outside Pulmonary Function Lab.

NRP required within 180 days of hire if working o

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:

Olympic Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov