Respiratory Therapist - Inpatient

CommonSpirit Health; Seattle (WA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Seattle is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care. The role involves working with a diverse patient population, performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and ensuring high-quality patient assessment and education. Candidates should possess relevant licensure and experience in critical care settings.

Qualifications

• Hospital experience, including at least one year in an Intensive Care or Critical Care Unit.
• Licensure as a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner by the State of WA.

Responsibilities

• Provides respiratory care to a diverse patient population.
• Responsibilities include therapeutic, diagnostic, patient teaching, prevention, and patient assessment.

Skills

Understanding of respiratory physiology

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Respiratory Care

Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

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Responsibilities

This position provides respiratory care to a diverse patient population. Responsibilities include therapeutic, diagnostic, patient teaching, prevention, and patient assessment.

Qualifications

• Understanding of respiratory physiology and comprehensive knowledge of ventilators and other technical equipment.
• Knowledge of lab CXR data and strong interpersonal skills.
• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Respiratory Care from a Regionally Accredited and CoARC certified RT program.
• Hospital experience, including at least one year in an Intensive Care or Critical Care Unit.
• Licensure as a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner by the State of WA and active CPR/BLS certification.
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy from a Regionally Accredited and COARC certified RT program.
• For Hyperbaric department roles, successful passing of a medical examination and renewal of certification every two years.

Overview

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, a 336-bed non-profit facility in Seattle, WA, part of CommonSpirit Health which operates 139 hospitals and over 1,000 care sites across 21 states.

Pay Range

$36.15 - $53.05 per hour