Senior Respiratory Care Specialist - Education & Leadership

University of Washington Medical Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Washington Medical Center’s UWMC Northwest is seeking a Respiratory Care Specialist to lead staff education and provide advanced respiratory support. The role emphasizes education, coordination of onboarding, and development of evidence-based protocols to improve patient outcomes.

Ideal candidates have WA RCP licensure, an RRT credential, 5+ years in critical care, and 3+ years of leadership. This is a full-time position on first shift with competitive hourly pay and benefits.

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

• Educate and train staff on new equipment, guidelines, standards and evidence-based practices.
• Coordinate orientation, competency validation, and preceptorship for new staff.
• Facilitate conferences, continuing education, and professional development activities.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge and clinical expertise in respiratory care practices.
• Provide advanced respiratory care services and support clinical staff in patient care.
• Perform patient assessments to determine acuity and prioritize care needs.
• Develop and evaluate practitioner-driven protocols and guidelines based on evidence.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and departmental performance activities.
• Investigate methods to improve operational performance, outcomes, and cost-effectiveness.
• Establish rapport with physicians, nurses, therapists, patients and families.

Skills

Leadership experience

Clinical education

Education

Washington State Respiratory Care Practitioner license

RRT credential

Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care or related field (preferred)

Job description

University of Washington Medical Center’s UWMC Northwest is seeking a Respiratory Care Specialist to lead staff education and provide advanced respiratory support. The role emphasizes education, coordination of onboarding, and development of evidence-based protocols to improve patient outcomes.

Ideal candidates have WA RCP licensure, an RRT credential, 5+ years in critical care, and 3+ years of leadership. This is a full-time position on first shift with competitive hourly pay and benefits.