Respiratory Therapist - Ventilation & Critical Care

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

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.