Senior Respiratory Care Specialist & Clinical Educator

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington UWMC Northwest is seeking a Respiratory Care Specialist to join our Respiratory Care Team. This role focuses on advancing patient care through education, protocol development, and collaboration with physicians, nurses, and therapists.

You will lead orientation, competency validation, and preceptorship for new staff, coordinate continuing education, and drive quality improvement initiatives while ensuring safe, evidence-based respiratory care.

Qualifications

• Current Washington State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in good standing.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
• Minimum of five (5) years recent critical care Respiratory Care Practitioner experience required.
• Minimum of three (3) years demonstrated leadership experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide education and training to Respiratory Care Practitioners, nurses, physicians, residents, and other staff regarding new equipment, clinical guidelines, standards, and evidence-based practices.
• Coordinate and provide orientation, competency validation, and preceptorship for newly hired permanent and temporary staff.
• Facilitate advanced learning opportunities, including conferences, seminars, continuing education, and time away from clinical duties for professional development.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge and clinical expertise in all theories and practices of respiratory care.
• Provide advanced respiratory care services and support clinical staff in delivering safe and therapeutic patient care.
• Perform patient assessments to determine acuity and prioritize care needs appropriately.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate Respiratory Care Practitioner-driven protocols and patient care guidelines based on current scientific evidence.
• Participate in and lead quality improvement initiatives, research projects, and departmental performance improvement activities.
• Investigate and recommend methods to improve operational performance, quality outcomes, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Establish professional rapport and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, nurses, therapists, patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Communicate effectively in both individual and group settings.

Skills

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care or related field

Job description

The University of Washington UWMC Northwest is seeking a Respiratory Care Specialist to join our Respiratory Care Team. This role focuses on advancing patient care through education, protocol development, and collaboration with physicians, nurses, and therapists.

You will lead orientation, competency validation, and preceptorship for new staff, coordinate continuing education, and drive quality improvement initiatives while ensuring safe, evidence-based respiratory care.