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Job description
Advanced Respiratory Therapist CRT/RRT
Join a dynamic healthcare team in the Pacific Northwest region, providing essential respiratory care services in a supportive and patient-focused environment. This role involves delivering comprehensive respiratory therapy under physician orders, including oxygen and aerosol therapies, advanced airway management, arterial puncture and analysis, ECGs, and mechanical ventilation for adult and geriatric patients.
Job Summary
As a respiratory therapist, you will plan, implement, and evaluate therapy effectiveness while collaborating closely with providers and interdisciplinary teams. Your compassionate care will help restore pulmonary function, alleviate pain, and support life through various respiratory treatments and equipment management.
Key Responsibilities
Assess and interpret patient evaluations and test results to develop and administer respiratory therapy treatment plans.
Perform pulmonary function tests and manage therapies such as bronchopulmonary drainage and breathing exercises.
Monitor patient responses to therapy, including vital signs and blood gas analysis, adjusting treatments as necessary.
Supervise respiratory therapy aides and technicians, ensuring safe and effective equipment operation.
Participate in discharge planning and educate patients and caregivers on home respiratory care and equipment.
Contribute to departmental policy development, training programs, and workflow coordination.
Education and Experience
Associate degree from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
Minimum of two years of acute care respiratory therapy experience.
Licenses and Certifications
Current, unrestricted respiratory care practitioner license in Washington State.
National Board for Respiratory Care Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) required; Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred.
Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications required.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required within six months of hire.
Skills and Abilities
Strong knowledge of respiratory care theories, clinical skills, and equipment operation.
Ability to assess patient needs and apply age-specific treatment principles across pediatric to geriatric populations.
Effective communication and collaboration skills with healthcare teams, patients, and families.
Proficiency with electronic medical records and Microsoft Office applications.
Leadership qualities including delegation, coaching, and facilitation.
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and adapt to changing environments.
Work Environment
This position offers 0.9 FTE with 12-hour shifts, providing a balanced work schedule within a vibrant healthcare setting in the Pacific Northwest. The organization supports professional growth and offers comprehensive benefits designed to promote well-being and financial security.
Worksite address
centralia, WA, 98531, US
Who can apply
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