Position Overview:
Join a dedicated healthcare team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist providing vital respiratory assessment, support, and treatment in acute care, emergency, and outpatient settings. This role primarily involves night shifts with 12-hour rotations, delivering critical respiratory care in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer emergency respiratory interventions including artificial respiration and cardiopulmonary resuscitation assistance.
• Monitor patients' physiological responses such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry, collaborating with physicians when adverse reactions occur.
• Perform diagnostic tests including arterial blood gases (ABGs) and electrocardiograms (EKGs).
• Operate and manage respiratory devices like high flow oxygen systems, BiPAP, mechanical ventilators, aerosol generators, and environmental control systems according to treatment protocols.
• Provide training and support to clinical teams within your area of expertise.
• Work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care and assist with medical procedures.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of patient information and ensure accurate documentation in both written and electronic formats.

Education and Experience:

• Associate degree from an accredited Respiratory Care Program is required.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from NBRC.
• State Respiratory Therapist license and certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP (to be obtained within 90 days of hire).
• Experience in critical care settings is essential.

Professional Requirements:

• Adherence to all regulatory and licensing requirements.
• Dependability in attendance and timely completion of duties.
• Commitment to ethical standards and organizational goals.
• Excellent communication skills with patients, families, and team members, demonstrating respect and courtesy.

Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive salary commensurate with experience, with annual incremental increases. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage, retirement plan with employer match, life and disability insurance, AFLAC, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, potential bonuses, gym membership, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment options.

This opportunity is located in a regional healthcare setting within the Pacific Northwest, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment dedicated to diversity and equal opportunity.