Respiratory Therapist

3 weeks ago

Federal Way, Washington, United States Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our team at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will be responsible for providing high-quality respiratory care to patients in various settings.

Responsibilities
  • Perform aerosol therapy, ABGs, ETTs, bronchus, ECGs, CPT vent care, CPAP/BIPAP therapy, and other respiratory care procedures in accordance with department safety, risk management, and procedural standards.
  • Monitor patients for adverse reactions and take corrective action.
  • Attend high-risk deliveries and C/sections to provide patient care within scope of practice.
  • Under the direction of a provider, perform activities relating to ventilator/CPAP/Airway management, surfactant replacement, and other modalities of respiratory care within scope of practice.
  • May be required to perform EEG studies.
  • Continually evaluate and assess the cardiopulmonary condition of patients using data acquired from physical examination, respiratory monitoring, and diagnostic equipment.
  • Determine the effectiveness and/or need for change in the therapy being administered and make recommendations to the physicians and/or Manager regarding treatment.
  • Communicate patient assessment to nursing and other staff as appropriate.
  • Document all work activity in applicable computer systems, including billing charges, in accordance with department-specific processes.
  • Participate in the transfer of equipment and supplies to and from other Cardiopulmonary Departments as necessary; clean, assemble, and maintain CPS equipment and restock supplies as needed.
Qualifications
  • Requires graduation from an approved school of Respiratory Therapy and one (1) year recent clinical experience in Respiratory Care that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge, skills/abilities.
  • Work experience in the specialty area is preferred.
  • Knowledge of the practices, standards, techniques, and tools/equipment applicable to basic and advanced respiratory patient care, including critical care, oxygen therapy, chest physiotherapy, IS CPR, aerosol therapy, ECGs, arterial blood gas analysis, patient assessment, and airway management.
  • Knowledge of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health patient care standards and practices, legal issues, and general regulatory requirements applicable to respiratory therapy as conducted within designated scope of authority.
  • Knowledge of proper body mechanics, proper posture, repetitive relief measures, and static posture relief measures.
  • Ability to efficiently and effectively perform respiratory patient care therapies, protocols, and other procedures.
  • Ability to convey information effectively in verbal and written communications.
  • Ability to perform visual inspection of equipment condition and operation, assemble small parts, and read measuring devices.
  • Ability to read, understand, and communicate in English sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
  • Ability to use office equipment and automated systems/applications/software at an acceptable level.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by the duties of the position.
Licensure/Certification
  • License to practice as a respiratory care practitioner through the Washington State Department of Health required.
  • Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the National Board of Respiratory Care required (effective 10/1/19).
  • Current healthcare provider BLS Certification.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification within six (6) months of date of hire.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months of date of hire.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) within 6 months of date of hire.
  • Respiratory Therapists currently working in Hyperabic Medicine will attend a Certified Hyperbaric Training course and will be required to obtain the Certified Hyperbaric Technician (CHT) license within 120 days.
  • New hires in Hyperbaric Medicine: Upon completion of the 90-day introductory period, will attend the Certified Hyperbaric Training course. Upon completion of the course, an additional 480 hours of on-the-job training will be required to obtain the Certified Hyperbaric Technician (CHT) license.
Pay Range

$33.60 - $51.65 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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