Senior Respiratory Therapist Pulmonary Function Lab

Seattle Children's; Washington; On-site; USD 99,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Seattle Children's seeks a Respiratory Therapist II to provide comprehensive respiratory care across age groups on the assigned unit. Candidates should have a 2-year AMA approved program, NBRC RRT, WA license, and relevant critical care experience (ICU/NICU/PICU/ED).

The role offers a pathway through ECMO and advanced pulmonary training. Applicants must obtain PALS or BLS if not current, with CPFT or related lab training within six months.

Qualifications

• Completion of an AMA approved 2-year school of Respiratory Therapy.
• For ECMO Specialist: NICU/PICU experience.
• For Unit Core RT/Mentor RT: ICU fellowship or equivalent critical care experience and 1+ year ICU experience.
• For ED RT: 1 year NICU/PICU or equivalent critical care experience.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist with NBRC.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers or PALS certification; PALS within 6 months of hire.
• Current Washington State Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• ECMO specialist training or NBRC Neonatal Pediatric Specialist credential (or obtained within 150 days).
• CPFT within 6 months for Pulmonary Diagnostics Lab; Pulmonary Function/Exercise Stress Lab training.

Responsibilities

• The Respiratory Therapist II applies knowledge and skills to provide respiratory care for patients of all ages on the assigned unit.

Skills

Critical care

ICU experience

ECMO training

Education

AMA approved 2-year respiratory therapy program

NBRC RRT credential

Washington State Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care or related field

Job description

Seattle Children's seeks a Respiratory Therapist II to provide comprehensive respiratory care across age groups on the assigned unit. Candidates should have a 2-year AMA approved program, NBRC RRT, WA license, and relevant critical care experience (ICU/NICU/PICU/ED).

The role offers a pathway through ECMO and advanced pulmonary training. Applicants must obtain PALS or BLS if not current, with CPFT or related lab training within six months.