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Job description
RRT | Registered Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care
Join a dedicated healthcare team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist providing essential respiratory assessment, support, and treatment in acute care, emergency, and outpatient settings. This role primarily involves night shifts with 12-hour rotations, delivering critical respiratory care and diagnostic testing.
Key Responsibilities:
Administer emergency respiratory interventions including artificial respiration and CPR assistance.
Monitor patient responses to therapy by assessing vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry, collaborating with physicians when adverse reactions occur.
Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests as needed.
Operate respiratory devices such as high flow oxygen systems, BiPAP, mechanical ventilators, aerosol generators, and environmental control systems according to prescribed treatment parameters.
Provide training and support to clinical staff within your area of expertise.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including physicians and nurses to optimize patient care.
Maintain strict confidentiality of patient information and accurately document all care activities in electronic or written records.
Education and Experience:
Associate degree from an accredited Respiratory Care Program is required.
Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from NBRC.
State respiratory therapist license and certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP (to be obtained within 90 days of hire).
Experience in critical care settings is essential.
Professional Requirements:
Adherence to all regulatory and licensing requirements.
Dependability in attendance and timely completion of duties.
Commitment to ethical standards and organizational goals.
Effective communication skills with patients, families, and healthcare team members, demonstrating respect and courtesy.
This opportunity is located in a regional healthcare facility serving the Pacific Northwest. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement with employer match, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, and wellness incentives.
Worksite address
spokane, WA, 99254, US
Who can apply
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