Respiratory Care Practitioner

Job Description

Harborview Medical Center is currently recruiting for a RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER to join our Respiratory Care Team!

WORK SCHEDULE

• 36 hours per week
• Nights

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
The Respiratory Care Practitioner will provide advanced Respiratory Care to patients of all ages (e.g. newborn pediatric adolescent adult and geriatric). Care is provided under general supervision in all areas of Harborview Medical Center intensive care units acute care clinics and the emergency room. Additionally the person in this role will serve as a role model and provides guidance to other staff including review and evaluation of performance.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilize the respiratory care process (assessment planning implementation and evaluation) to recommend delegate coordinate and proved safe therapeutic respiratory care to patients
• Make independent judgments/decisions and takes action regarding a wide range of routine and complex patient issues
• Collaborate with appropriate disciplines to coordinate continuity of patient care from admission through discharge in support of the respiratory medical and nursing plans of care.
• Perform specific leadership functions related to clinical practice education and/or management as delegated by and in collaboration with the Department Manager.
• Serve as a role model and provide guidance to other staff including review and evaluation of performance.

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of a respiratory care program approved by the State of Washington Department of Health
• equivalent education/experience will be considered

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:
Must be RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)

ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
As the regions only Level I Trauma center Harborview Medical Center is well known for innovations and excellence in trauma care and its centers of emphasis: Trauma Burn Neurosciences AIDS/STD CARER and mentally and medically vulnerable addition to the centers of emphasis HMC serves a mission population for King County. Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community as well as the entire Northwest region. HMC is owned by King County and managed by the University of Washington (UW) and serves as a training site for UWs School of Medicine.

Teamwork. Community. Opportunity. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Compensation Benefits and Position Details

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About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.