Respiratory Care Practitioner Reg/Respiratory Therapist; Per Diem Job Kirkland area,Washington USA,Healthcare

Wage Range: $41.43 - $69.20 per hour

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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.

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 patient’s 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 patient’s 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:

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
Healthcare Provider NRP certification within 3 months of hire.

DESIRED for the position:

Registered Respiratory Therapist
PALS certification
Recent experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
Adult ICU and NICU experience

Benefit Information:

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At Evergreen Health, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer the following benefits and resources for our per diem staff to help maintain and improve health and financial well-being.

Washington Paid Sick Leave (WPSL)
Participation in 457(b) retirement plan
Free parking
Cafeteria & Gift Shop Discount

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Respiratory Care Practitioner Reg​/Respiratory Therapist; Per Diem

Respiratory Care Practitioner Reg/Respiratory Therapist; Per Diem