Senior Respiratory Therapist & Care Leader - Seattle

Go Huskies; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Harborview Medical Center in Seattle is hiring a Respiratory Care Specialist (Respiratory Therapist 3) to join our experienced team. The role involves leading clinical practice, supervising staff, and collaborating with physicians and nurses to optimize patient care.

Candidates must complete a WA-approved respiratory care program, hold RRT certification, and have at least three years of therapy experience. The position offers competitive pay and benefits, with a first shift schedule.

Qualifications

• Completion of a respiratory care program approved by the State of Washington Department of Health and three years of respiratory care therapy experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Must be RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) by Washington State.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the respiratory care process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate and allocate respiratory resources for patients.
• Make independent judgments/decisions and take action regarding staffing issues.
• Collaborate with disciplines to coordinate continuity of patient care from admission through discharge in support of respiratory, medical and nursing plans of care.
• Perform leadership functions related to clinical practice, education, and/or management as delegated by and in collaboration with the Respiratory Manager.
• Assume patient care supervisory and preceptor responsibilities.
• Provide leadership for unit and departmental activities.

Skills

RRT (WA)

Leadership

Staffing decisions

Education

State-approved Respiratory Care Program (WA)

Job description

Harborview Medical Center in Seattle is hiring a Respiratory Care Specialist (Respiratory Therapist 3) to join our experienced team. The role involves leading clinical practice, supervising staff, and collaborating with physicians and nurses to optimize patient care.

Candidates must complete a WA-approved respiratory care program, hold RRT certification, and have at least three years of therapy experience. The position offers competitive pay and benefits, with a first shift schedule.