Join a dynamic healthcare team in the Pacific Northwest region, providing essential respiratory care services during night shifts on a PRN basis. This role involves delivering compassionate, patient-centered respiratory therapy under physician orders, including oxygen and aerosol therapies, advanced airway management, arterial puncture and analysis, ECGs, and mechanical ventilation for adult and geriatric patients.

Job Summary

Plan, implement, and evaluate respiratory therapy effectiveness while collaborating closely with providers and interdisciplinary teams. Maintain efficient operations and a positive work environment, supporting the organization's mission and values.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide timely and compassionate respiratory care, assessing patient needs and interpreting test results to develop treatment plans.
• Administer medically prescribed therapies such as inhalants, mechanical ventilation, and bronchopulmonary drainage.
• Monitor patient responses to therapy, including vital signs and blood gas analysis, adjusting treatments as necessary.
• Supervise respiratory therapy aides and technicians, ensuring safe and effective equipment use.
• Participate in discharge planning and educate patients and caregivers on home respiratory care and equipment.
• Contribute to departmental policy development, training programs, and workflow coordination.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Associate degree from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Minimum of two years of acute care respiratory therapy experience.

Licenses and Certifications

• Current unrestricted respiratory care practitioner license in Washington State.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential required at hire; Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required within one year.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within six months of hire.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of respiratory care theories and clinical skills.
• Ability to assess and tailor treatments across all age groups, including pediatric and geriatric patients.
• Proficiency with respiratory therapy equipment and home care devices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with healthcare teams and patients.
• Competence in electronic medical records and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and exercise sound judgment.

Physical Requirements

Frequent lifting and carrying of equipment up to 35 lbs, standing, walking, bending, and occasional exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Normal vision, hearing, and speech capabilities required.

Work Environment

This is a part-time, PRN night shift position with 10-hour shifts. The role offers a supportive work culture with opportunities for professional growth and wellness programs.