Respiratory Care Practitioner Reg / Respiratory Therapist (.9 FTE Days) at EvergreenHealth – Kirkland, Washington
EvergreenHealth
Kirkland, Washington, 98034, United States
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Position Title: Respiratory Care Practitioner Reg / Respiratory Therapist (.9 FTE Days)
Description
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Wage Range: $41.43 - $69.20 per hour
Bonus:Up to $10,000 (Pro-rated by FTE) for those new to EvergreenHealth with 2+ years of Adult, Neonatal, and Pediatric Respiratory Care experience
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Job Summary:
The Respiratory Care Practitioner provides treatment, management, diagnostic evaluation, and care of adult, neonatal and pediatric patients with deficiencies and abnormalities in the cardiopulmonary system.
The Respiratory Care Practitioner provides treatment, management, diagnostic evaluation, and care of adult, neonatal and pediatric patients with deficiencies and abnormalities in the cardiopulmonary system.
- Conducts prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve maintenance of patient airways.
- Sets priorities for respiratory care patients as needed using clinical assessment skills.
- Collects and evaluates pertinent clinical information through assessment and patient evaluation.
- Based on patient evaluation, determines the need for appropriate oxygen delivery devices of respiratory support.
- Inspects chest x-rays to determine the presence and position of an artificial airway or changes in in the thorax.
- Evaluates and monitors patients response to respiratory therapy and recommends changes in parameters for oxygen delivery devices and mechanical ventilation systems, as per protocol under direction of the physician.
- Conducts prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve broncho-hygiene and to administer prescribed pharmacologic agents.
- Performs assessment and treatment techniques based on patients age specific growth and development needs.
- Performs and evaluates bedside spirometry and pulmonary mechanics.
- Initiates, conducts, and modifies respiratory supporttechniquesin an emergency setting.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
License, Certification, Education or Experience:
REQUIRED for the position:
REQUIRED for the position:
- Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the State of Washington.
- Certification (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
- Graduation from a two or four year Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited Respiratory Care program resulting in an Associate or Baccalaureate degree.
- Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire
- PALS certification
- Healthcare Provider NRP certification within 3 months of hire.
DESIRED for the position:
- Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Recent experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
- Adult ICU and NICU experience
Benefit Information:
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At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.
- Medical, vision and dental insurance
- On-demand virtual health care
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
- Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
- Paid Time Off/Vacation
- Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
- Paid holidays
- Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
- Voluntary identity theft protection
- Voluntary legal insurance
- Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
- Free parking
- Commuter benefits
View a summary of our total rewards available to you as an EvergreenHealth team member by clicking on the link below.
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW), Local 21. Union Membership is optional
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Kirkland, Washington, 98034, United States
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