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Job description
Advanced Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) - PRN Nights
Join a dynamic healthcare team in the Pacific Northwest region as an Advanced Respiratory Therapist providing compassionate, patient-centered care during night shifts on a PRN basis. This role involves delivering a full range of respiratory services under physician orders, including oxygen and aerosol therapies, advanced airway management, arterial puncture and analysis, ECGs, and mechanical ventilation for adult and geriatric patients.
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, adjusting treatments as necessary to optimize outcomes.
Operate and maintain respiratory therapy equipment, ensuring safety and efficiency.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams during discharge planning and provide education on home exercise programs and assistive 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.
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential required at hire; Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required within one year.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within six months of hire.
Skills and Abilities
Strong knowledge of respiratory care theories and clinical skills, including age-specific treatment modalities.
Proficiency in operating respiratory therapy equipment and electronic medical records.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with patients, caregivers, and healthcare teams.
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and adapt to changing environments.
Physical Requirements
Includes frequent lifting and carrying of equipment up to 35 lbs, standing, walking, bending, and occasional exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Vision, hearing, and speech within normal range with or without corrective devices.
This position offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and involvement in wellness programs. Embrace the chance to live and work in a region known for its beautiful hiking trails, kayaking spots, and vibrant outdoor lifestyle.
Worksite address
tahuya, WA, 98588, US
Who can apply
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