The Department-based Respiratory Therapist is expected to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of contemporary Respiratory Therapy principles. He/She will collaborate with Physicians and Nurses in planning and implementing the patient plan of care. Completion of the department orientation program as well as unit-specific orientation, as required, is mandatory. This individual assists the Physician with the delivery and direction of Respiratory Therapy. She/He may be qualified by training and experience to operate and maintain complex ventilatory support systems, monitoring and resuscitation devices, respiratory care procedures and patient assessments, diagnostic procedures and oxygen therapy. Activities may also include other patient care functions for which he or she is qualified. 

 

Our hospital caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at our Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

 

Required Qualifications: 

 

Education to meet certification, license, or registration requirement.

Washington Respiratory Care Practitioner License upon hire

National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire

National Provider ACLS - American Heart Association within 90 days of hire

National Provider PALS - American Heart Association within 90 days of hire