Respiratory Therapist II

Overview

About Olympic Medical Center Imagine working on Washington State’s beautiful North Olympic Peninsula where recreational opportunities abound. Bordered by the scenic Olympic National Park, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Coast, with Seattle and Victoria, BC just a ferry ride away, you’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits, relocation assistance plus an amazing PNW lifestyle.

Location offers an ideal place to live, work, play and raise a family.

FTE 0%

Work Shift Variable

Pay Range $40.20 - $61.09

Union UFCW 3000-Professional and Technical

• Weekend & Holiday
  
  Shifts:
  
  No
• On-Call
  
  Shifts:
  
  No

• Shift Differentials
  • Evening $3.00/hour
  • Night $5.00/hour

• Premiums
  • Weekend Premium $4.50/hour
  • Standby Premium $4.00/hour
  • Per Diem Premium 15% (on base, in lieu of benefits)
  • Certification Premium $2.00/hour

Under the supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Medical Director and Department Manager, the Respiratory Therapist I, II, and III (collectively referred to as RCP) is responsible for providing Respiratory Care services in accordance with physician orders and department policies and procedures. Pursuant to provider orders, the RCP administers respiratory care and life support, performs diagnostic testing, and monitors and assesses patients as a member of the healthcare team to help the patient return to a steady, stable cardiopulmonary state.

In the outpatient pulmonary environment, the RCP primarily evaluates the patient’s lung function by performing diagnostic testing, monitoring and assessing clinic patients, delivering various modalities of respiratory care, or providing health or disease education.

• Graduate of a Washington State Department of Health (WSDOH) recognized, accredited Respiratory Care Program

• One year recent experience in a hospital or clinic required OR
• If new graduate, academic clinical rotations must have been completed in the last six (6) months or a length of time deemed appropriate by the department manager

• RT I
  • Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), credentialed through NBRC and licensed or permitted to practice by the Washington State Department of Health (WSDOH)
• RT II, III
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), NBRC credential and WSDOH license/permit
  • An RT III will also possess one of the following credentials:
  • CPFT/RPFT – NBRC
  • AE-C – NAECB
  • NPS – NBRC
  • ACCS – NBRC

Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of hire. ACLS required within 90 days of hire if working outside Pulmonary Function Lab. NRP required within 180 days of hire.

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Olympic Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..