Respiratory Care Therapist

Respiratory Care Therapist I

Apply for the Respiratory Care Therapist I role at Seattle Children’s.

$10,000 sign‑on bonus for qualified external candidates with 2+ years of experience in a Level III or IV neonatal ICU, pediatric ICU, pediatric acute care unit, and/or pediatric ED. Relocation assistance is eligible.

Provide respiratory care to all patients in the Infant ICU, Pediatric ICU, ED, Medical, Surgical, Hem/Onc, and Rehabilitation units.

• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care from an AMA‑approved school of Respiratory Care.

• Registered Respiratory Therapist with the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Current Washington State Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers or current PALS certification (PALS required within 6 months of hire).

• One (1) year of critical‑care experience (adult, pediatric, or neonatal).
• PNL, NRP, or neonatal/pediatric specialty credential from the NBRC.
• Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care or another health‑related field.

$41.36 – $66.94 per hour (full‑time, 2080 hours per year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise and may vary within the range provided.

Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details are available on our website seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits.

Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children’s – to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. We are a mission‑driven organization that is life‑changing to many, touches the hearts of all, and serves as the pediatric and adolescent academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho – the largest region of any children’s hospital in the country.

U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Seattle Children’s among the nation’s best children’s hospitals. We are nationally recognized for key specialty areas and are the top‑ranked pediatric hospital in Washington and the Pacific Northwest. As a Magnet designated institution, we hire and develop great talent to provide best‑in‑class care.

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Seattle Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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