Respiratory Care Practitioner - Richland, Washington

Respiratory Care Practitioner (Respiratory Therapist)

Richland, Washington

Full-Time 36 Working Hours Per Week Variable Shift

Up to $20K Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Assistance Available

This is a combined posting for Respiratory Care Practitioners and Senior Respiratory Care Practitioners. The requirements of each role are listed below under each associated title. Consideration for each role will be based on qualifications.

Under the direction of the leadership of Respiratory Therapy services, the Respiratory Therapist is responsible for ensuring that all treatments/procedures are carried out according to the provider's orders. Respiratory therapy operates within all areas of the medical center, and assignments will be made based on skills and abilities. Care is provided in areas of the medical center, including but not limited to NICU, Adult ICU, Emergency Department, Birth Center, and general medicine.

Respiratory Therapists may also work in the outpatient pulmonary rehab area. Pulmonary Function Lab operates as a separate entity and requires additional specialized training.

Shift details: RCP openings - full-time, 0.9 FTE (36 working hours per week), variable shift.

• Graduated from an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy
• A Washington Respiratory Care Practitioner License is required
• National Provider BLS
  - American Heart Association is required upon hire
• National Provider ACLS
  - American Heart Association is required within 90 days of hire
• National Provider PALS
  - American Heart Association is required within 90 days of hire

• Bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy from an accredited educational institution
• Additional specialty certification upon hire
• 1 year of Respiratory Care Practitioner experience in an acute care medical setting.

Shift details:
Senior RCP openings - full-time, 0.9 FTE (36 working hours per week), variable shift.

• Graduated from an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy
• A Washington Respiratory Care Practitioner License is required
• National Provider BLS
  - American Heart Association is required upon hire
• National Provider ACLS
  - American Heart Association is required within 90 days of hire
• National Provider PALS
  - American Heart Association is required within 90 days of hire
• 2 years of Respiratory care practitioner experience in an acute care medical setting

• Bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy from an accredited educational institution
• Recent NICU, adult CCU, and open-heart experience