Job Summary:
This Respiratory Therapist position requires floating between various units including the floor ER and participation in code response and Rapid Response teams. The role involves providing respiratory care to patients in a short-term acute care Level II Trauma Center and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center. Experience working in fast-paced environments and handling diverse patient acuity levels is essential. Weekend and every other weekend availability is mandatory.
Location: Spokane Washington United States
Responsibilities:
- Providing respiratory care to patients across various units (floor ER).
- Participating in code response and Rapid Response teams.
- Managing patients with varying levels of acuity.
- Maintaining patient charts and documentation.
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Required Skills & Certifications:
- Current Respiratory Therapist license.
- BLS certification (Basic Life Support).
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience in a hospital setting (specific experience requirements not specified but implied due to the nature of the role).
- Proficiency in various respiratory care procedures.
Preferred Skills & Certifications:
- Experience in emergency or critical care environments.
- Familiarity with different types of ventilators and other respiratory equipment.
Special Considerations:
- Floating between units (floor ER) is required.
- On-call is not required.
- Weekend rotation is required (every other weekend).
- Block scheduling is utilized.
- Patient ratios depend on acuity.
- The facility is a short-term acute care Level II Trauma Center and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center.
- 48-hour work schedules are approved.
Scheduling:
- Block scheduling is in place.
- Weekends are required (every other weekend).
- Shift type and assignment details are not provided.