Respiratory Therapist: Ventilator & Critical Care (Per Diem)

St Clare Hospital; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% per diem differential

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join an experienced team delivering cardiopulmonary care. The role covers aerosol therapy, vent care, CPAP/BIPAP, and oxygen therapies across routine and emergent settings.

You will apply strong assessment and critical thinking to develop and modify care plans, ensuring calm, focused patient intervention. A per diem differential of 15% is included in base pay for this position.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an approved Respiratory Therapy program.
• WA Respiratory Care Practitioner license is required on hire.
• Certification in BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP within designated timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory care procedures including aerosol therapy and ventilator management.
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions and adjust therapy as needed.
• Attend high risk deliveries and C-sections for patient care within scope.
• Support airway management and CPAP/BIPAP and surfactant administration as directed.
• Evaluate cardiopulmonary status using exams, monitoring, and diagnostics.
• Recommend therapy adjustments to physicians and management.

Skills

One year clinical experience

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Basic Life Support CPR

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Neonatal Resuscitation Program

Education

Graduate from an approved school of Respiratory Therapy

WA Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join an experienced team delivering cardiopulmonary care. The role covers aerosol therapy, vent care, CPAP/BIPAP, and oxygen therapies across routine and emergent settings.

You will apply strong assessment and critical thinking to develop and modify care plans, ensuring calm, focused patient intervention. A per diem differential of 15% is included in base pay for this position.