Respiratory Therapist II

Olympic Medical; Port Angeles (WA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 87,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Evening shift diff

Night shift diff

Weekend shift diff

Standby premium

Lead premium

Per Diem premium

Certification premium

Trainer premium

Student Coord premium

Job summary

Olympic Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II for a Per Diem position in Port Angeles. The role involves providing respiratory care under the Medical Director and Department Manager, including diagnostic testing and patient monitoring across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Requirements include WA state recognition of a respiratory care program, NBRC credentials (CRT/RRT) and current licenses, with BLS/ACLSNRP as applicable.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Washington State DOH-recognized Respiratory Care Program.
• One year of recent hospital/clinic experience, or clinical rotations within last 6 months for new grads.

Responsibilities

• Provide Respiratory Care per physician orders and department policies.
• Administer respiratory care and life support, perform diagnostic testing, monitor and assess patients.
• In outpatient settings, evaluate lung function, deliver respiratory modalities, and educate patients.

Skills

CRT credential

RRT credential

BLS

ACLS

NRP

Education

WSDOH Respiratory Care Program

Graduate of WSDOH program

Tools

CPFT/RPFT

AE-C

NPS NBRC

ACLS

Job description

## Respiratory Therapist IIApply: Port Angeles: Per Diem: Posted Today: JR-12168**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)* An RT III will also possess one of the following credentials: - Certified/Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (**CPFT/RPFT**) – NBRC - Certified Asthma Educator (**AE-C**) – Nat’l Asthma Ed. Certification Board (NAECB) **- NPS** (Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty) – NBRC **- ACCS** (Adult Critical Care Specialty) – NBRCBasic 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