Respiratory Therapist - Ventilator & Critical Care

St Francis Hospital; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our established RT team delivering cardiopulmonary care to patients with breathing issues. You will perform a range of treatments, including aerosol therapy, ventilator management, oxygen therapy, and CPAP/BIPAP support, in a modern hospital setting.

Applicants should demonstrate strong assessment skills, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to work calmly under pressure.

Qualifications

• Requires graduation from an approved school of Respiratory Therapy and one year recent clinical experience in Respiratory Care.
• WA Respiratory Care Practitioner license upon hire
• Registered Respiratory Therapist upon hire
• Basic Life Support CPR upon hire
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 6 months
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 6 months
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program within 6 months

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory care including Aerosol Therapy, ABGs, ETTs, CPT, Vent Care, CPAP/BIPAP per standards.
• Monitors patients for adverse reactions and takes corrective action.
• Attends high-risk deliveries and C-sections, performing patient care within scope.
• Under Provider direction, assists with ventilator/CPAP, airway management, surfactant replacement and other modalities.
• Evaluates cardiopulmonary status using exams, monitoring, and diagnostic equipment.
• Assesses therapy effectiveness and makes recommendations to physicians or manager.

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our established RT team delivering cardiopulmonary care to patients with breathing issues. You will perform a range of treatments, including aerosol therapy, ventilator management, oxygen therapy, and CPAP/BIPAP support, in a modern hospital setting.

Applicants should demonstrate strong assessment skills, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to work calmly under pressure.