Join a dynamic healthcare team in the Pacific Northwest region as a Respiratory Therapist providing compassionate, patient-centered care. This role involves delivering a wide range of respiratory services under physician orders, including oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, advanced airway management, arterial puncture and analysis, ECGs, and mechanical ventilation for adult and geriatric patients.

Job Summary

You will plan, implement, and evaluate respiratory therapy effectiveness, collaborating closely with providers and interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The position requires adaptability to variable 12-hour shifts, including days and nights, with a commitment to quality and efficiency in a supportive work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide timely and compassionate respiratory care, assessing patient needs and administering prescribed therapies.
• Conduct pulmonary function tests and manage mechanical ventilators and therapeutic gas equipment.
• Monitor patient responses, adjust treatment plans accordingly, and oversee respiratory therapy aides and technicians.
• Participate in discharge planning and educate patients and caregivers on home respiratory care and equipment.
• Contribute to policy development, staff training, and continuous improvement of respiratory services.

Education and Experience

• Associate degree from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in an acute care setting.

Licenses and Certifications

• Current, unrestricted respiratory care practitioner license in Washington State.
• National Board for Respiratory Care Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) required; Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required within six months of hire.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of respiratory care theories and clinical skills.
• Ability to assess and tailor treatments for patients across all age groups, including pediatric and geriatric populations.
• Proficient in operating respiratory therapy equipment and electronic medical records.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.
• Capable of working independently with sound judgment and prioritization.

Work Environment and Benefits

This full-time position offers a supportive and collaborative atmosphere with opportunities for professional growth. Benefits include competitive compensation, medical and dental coverage, retirement plans with employer contributions, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and more. Enjoy the balance of a peaceful regional setting with access to outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, and nature viewing.