Respiratory Care Practitioner Core Variable Shift
Job Location:
Spokane, WA - USA
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Job Summary
Title: Respiratory Care Practitioner - Core Variable Shift
Status: Full-Time
Location: Spokane Washington
Salary: $66399 - $106947
Visa Support: No Visa Sponsorship Available
Position Overview
An established acute care medical center is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to join its Respiratory Therapy team. Multiple full-time opportunities are available on a variable shift this role you will work collaboratively with physicians nurses and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality respiratory care to patients across a variety of clinical settings.
The Respiratory Care Practitioner is responsible for assessing patients implementing respiratory treatment plans and supporting physicians in the delivery of respiratory therapy services. The position requires sound clinical judgment and the ability to provide care using current respiratory therapy practices and technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments and deliver appropriate therapeutic interventions.
- Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Operate monitor and maintain ventilators and other advanced respiratory support equipment.
- Provide oxygen therapy airway management and respiratory treatments as ordered.
- Assist with diagnostic respiratory procedures and patient monitoring.
- Participate in emergency response and resuscitation efforts as needed.
- Complete department and unit-specific orientation requirements.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with organizational policies and quality standards.
Required Qualifications
- Education that meets certification licensure or registration requirements for the role.
- Current Washington Respiratory Care Practitioner License upon hire.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in an acute care hospital environment.
- Experience caring for patients requiring advanced respiratory support.
- Strong interdisciplinary communication and teamwork skills.
Key Skills Required
- Respiratory patient assessment
- Mechanical ventilation management
- Airway management and oxygen therapy
- Critical thinking and clinical decision-making
- Patient-centered care
- Team collaboration
Benefits
- Medical dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching
- Life and disability insurance
- Paid time off including vacation holidays and parental leave
- Employee wellness resources
- Voluntary benefit programs
- Professional development opportunities
Why This Location
Spokane offers a balance of city amenities and outdoor adventure. Residents enjoy easy access to hiking skiing lakes and rivers along with a vibrant downtown featuring local restaurants entertainment venues museums and cultural events. The area also provides a more affordable cost of living than many larger West Coast metropolitan areas while maintaining a high quality of life.
