Respiratory Therapist

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health • Burien, WA • 3h ago

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Job Summary

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will join an established team of RTs who share your passion for delivering highly specialized cardiopulmonary care to patients experiencing breathing issues. You'll be instrumental in providing a range of treatments from breathing techniques and nebulizer treatments to ventilator management, oxygen therapies, and external ventilation support.

Every day you will apply your keen assessment skills and critical thinking to manage diverse patient needs, develop and execute effective care plans, and ensure calm, focused intervention in both routine and emergent situations.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a strong sense of urgency, unwavering calm under pressure, and the ability to anticipate outcomes. Your dedication to patient well-being and exceptional problem-solving abilities will drive success in this vital role.

Essential Dutes:

Performs respiratory patient care to include Aerosol Therapy, ABGs, ETTs, Bronchus, ECGs, CPT, Vent Care, CPAP/BIPAP therapy and other Respiratory Care Procedures in accordance with all department safety, risk management and procedural standards.

Monitors patients for adverse reaction, and takes corrective action.

Attends high-risk deliveries and C/sections, performing patient care within scope of practice.

Under direction of a Provider, performs activities relating to ventilator/CPAP/Airway management, surfactant replacement and all other modalities of respiratory care within scope of practice.

Continually evaluates and assesses 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.

Job Requirements

Education/Work Experience Requirements

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.

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. NOTE: Those hired before March 1 2024 have 12 months to obtain the certification.

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.

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person - body, mind, and spirit - in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Pay Range

$38.49 - $57.06 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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