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Respiratory Care Practitioner Reg / Respiratory Therapist NICU(.6 FTE Nights)
Kirkland, WA
Job Description
Wage Range: $39.17 - $65.43 per hour
Sign-On Bonus: Up to $10,0000.00 for those new to EvergreenHealth with 1+ years of Respiratory Care experience, day or night shift.
Up to $15,000.00 for those new to EvergreenHealth with at least 2 years of Respiratory Care experience on night shift.
Up to $15,000.00 for those new to EvergreenHealth with at least 2 years of Respiratory Care experience on night shift.
Posted wage ranges represent the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity.
Job Summary:
The Respiratory Care Practitioner provides treatment, management, diagnostic evaluation, and care of adult, neonatal and pediatric patients with deficiencies and abnormalities in the cardiopulmonary system.
Job Summary:
The Respiratory Care Practitioner provides treatment, management, diagnostic evaluation, and care of adult, neonatal and pediatric patients with deficiencies and abnormalities in the cardiopulmonary system.
- Conducts prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve maintenance of patient airways.
- Attends high-risk newborn deliveries with resuscitation/oxygen equipment.
- Trained and skilled in infant intubation for routine, uncomplicated* meconium deliveries.
- Sets priorities for respiratory care of neonatal and pediatric patients as needed using clinical assessment skills.
- Collects and evaluates pertinent clinical information through assessment and patient evaluation.
- Based on patient evaluation, determines the need for appropriate oxygen delivery devices of respiratory support.
- Inspects chest x-rays to determine the presence and position of an artificial airway or changes in in the thorax.
- Evaluates and monitors patients response to respiratory therapy and recommends changes in parameters for oxygen delivery devices and mechanical ventilation systems, as per protocol under direction of the physician.
- Conducts prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve broncho-hygiene and to administer prescribed pharmacologic agents, including bedside spirometry and pulmonary mechanics
- Performs assessment and treatment techniques based on patients age specific growth and development needs..
- Initiates, conducts, and modifies respiratory support techniques in an emergency setting.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
License, Certification, Education or Experience:
REQUIRED for the position:
REQUIRED for the position:
- Recent experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in a Level III NICU
- Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the State of Washington.
- Registry Eligible
- Certification (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
- Graduation from a two or four year Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited Respiratory Care program resulting in an Associate or Baccalaureate degree.
- Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire
- NRP within 3 months of hire
DESIRED for the position:
- Additional certification/registration specific to neonatal care
- NPS, Neonatal Pediatric Specialist
Benefit Information:
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At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.
- Medical, vision and dental insurance
- On-demand virtual health care
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
- Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
- Paid Time Off/Vacation
- Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
- Paid holidays
- Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
- Voluntary identity theft protection
- Voluntary legal insurance
- Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
- Free parking
- Commuter benefits
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This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW), Local 21. Union Membership is optional.
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Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
1+ years
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