Respiratory Care Practitioner Reg / Respiratory Therapist NICU (.9 FTE Nights)

Primary Duties

• 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.
• Determines the need for appropriate oxygen delivery devices of respiratory support based on patient evaluation.
• Inspects chest x-rays to determine the presence and position of an artificial airway or changes in the thorax.
• Evaluates and monitors patient’s 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 patient’s 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

• 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 hire.
• PALS within 3 months of hire.
• Additional certification/registration specific to neonatal care (desired).
• NPS, Neonatal Pediatric Specialist by the National Board of Respiratory Care (desired).

Benefits

• Medical, vision and dental insurance.
• On-demand virtual health care.
• Health Savings Account.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retail 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 benefits.
• Cafeteria & Gift Shop Discount.