Respiratory Care Practitioner Reg / Respiratory Therapist NICU(.6 FTE Nights)
Company: EvergreenHealth
Location: Kirkland
Posted on: April 20, 2024
Job Description:
Wage Range: $39.17 - $65.43 per hourSign-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.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.
- 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:
- 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 hireDESIRED for the position:
- Additional certification/registration specific to neonatal care
- NPS, Neonatal Pediatric SpecialistBenefit Information:Choices
that care for you and your familyAt 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 benefitsView a summary of our total rewards available
to you as an EvergreenHealth team member by clicking on the link
below.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.IND123Please see job
descriptionPI239443366
Keywords: EvergreenHealth, Redmond , Respiratory Care Practitioner Reg / Respiratory Therapist NICU(.6 FTE Nights), Healthcare , Kirkland, Washington
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