Respiratory Care Assistant

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person body mind and spirit in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services from routine wellness to complex disease management all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you become part of a team that delivers top-quality professional healthcare in modern well-equipped facilities and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

As ourRespiratory Care Assistant you willassist our Respiratory Therapists by maintaining respiratory equipment and supporting patient care procedures directly at the bedsidesopatients can receive safe effective and timely respiratory support enhancing their comfort and dedication is vital to our mission of compassionate care.

Every day you will thoughtfully clean disinfect and set up a variety of respiratory equipment ensuring it is ready for safe and effective patient will be expected toprecisely test respiratory equipment before delivery to the bedside assist with select patient care procedures under direct supervision and work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary care team to foster a spirit of inclusion.

To be successful in this role you must possess strong attention to detail a foundational understanding of respiratory care equipment and a compassionate collaborative spirit with a commitment to patient safety and well-being.

• High School Diploma/GED
• Certification as a Nursing Assistant (NA-C) or current enrollment with at least 3rd qtr standing in a therapist-level Joint Review Committee for Respiratory Therapy Education (JRCRTE)-approved Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Current valid CPR certification required
• Basic computer skills required
• Understanding of respiratory equiment assembly use and troublshooting
• Working knowledge of respiratory protocols;
• Strong interperonal skills
• The ability to attend to details and ability to remain organized and calm during stressful situations required.