Respiratory Therapist, Day Shift – PRN

Role Overview

• Provides respiratory services within the scope of practice under a physician's order including, but not limited to, all types of oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, advanced airway management, arterial puncture and analysis, ECGs, and mechanical ventilation of adult/geriatric patients.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates the effectiveness of therapy and communicates with the provider and members of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Consistently delivers quality patient-centered care.
• Works in a manner that maintains efficient operations, a positive work environment and supports the mission, vision, and values of Summit Pacific.
• Responsible for the expedient care and compassionate treatment of each patient with whom he/she comes in contact.
• Assesses and interprets evaluations and test results, determines respiratory therapy treatment plans, and administers medically prescribed respiratory therapy in consultation with providers.
• Conducts pulmonary function tests including, but not limited to, all types of oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, advanced airway management, arterial puncture and analysis, ECGs, and mechanical ventilation of adult/geriatric patients.
• Restores patient’s pulmonary function, alleviates pain, and supports life by planning and administering medically prescribed respiratory therapy.
• Helps patient accomplish treatment plan and supports life by administering inhalants, operating mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.
• Administers respiratory therapy treatments by performing bronchopulmonary drainage, assisting with breathing exercises, and monitoring physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
• Evaluates effects of respiratory therapy treatment plan by observing, noting, and evaluating patient’s progress and recommending adjustments and modifications.
• Directs treatments given by aides, technicians, and assistants.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Participates in discharge planning by contributing to patient care conferences with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers.

Requirements

• Associate degree from a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Two years of directly related experience in an acute care setting required.
• Current, unrestricted Washington State Respiratory care practitioner license.
• Current National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) is required upon hire; and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is required within one year of hire.
• Advanced cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within six (6) months of hire.
• Working knowledge of respiratory care theories and practices.
• Ability to assess patient, his/her need, and ability to tolerate treatment and reassessment for response to treatment.
• Ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development, and life stages to meet each patient’s need.
• Knowledge of home respiratory therapy equipment.
• Ability to cultivate effective partnerships and work in collaboration with providers, other health care professionals, caregivers, and patients.
• Proficient in the use of current technology, including Microsoft Office products.
• Professional and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently within the scope of professional practice, performing a wide variety of assignments that require the use of independent judgment, problem-solving, organization, and prioritization skills.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical
• Prescription
• Dental (including Orthodontia)
• Vision
• Healthcare FSA and daycare FSA
• Daycare subsidized benefit
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short
• and long-term disability
• Generous employer 403b match contributions for retirement
• 457 retirement account for additional funds
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Smoking Cessation Assistance
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Committees to participate in such as Spirit Team
• Beautiful on-site gym for employees
• Instructor led fitness classes for employees, including Yoga, Kettlebells and Bootcamps
• Walking trails on site