Respiratory Care Therapist I

About the role

Provide respiratory care to all patients in the Infant ICU, Pediatric ICU, ED, Medical, Surgical, Hem/Onc and Rehab units. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified external candidates with 2+ years of experience in Level III or IV neonatal ICU, pediatric ICU, pediatric only inpatient acute care unit, and/or pediatric ED.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to all patients in the Infant ICU, Pediatric ICU, ED, Medical, Surgical, Hem/Onc and Rehab units.
• Required Education/Experience: Associate's degree in Respiratory Care from an AMA approved school of Respiratory Care.
• Required Credentials: Registered Respiratory Therapist with the National Board of Respiratory Care. Current Washington State Respiratory Care Practitioner license. BLS for Healthcare Providers or current PALS certification.
• PREFERRED: One (1) year current critical care experience-adult, pediatric or neonatal. PALS, NRP, and/or Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty credential from the NBRC. Bachelors degree in Respiratory Care or other health related field.

Requirements

Relocation assistance is eligible.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience: Associate's degree in Respiratory Care from an AMA approved school of Respiratory Care.

Required Credentials: Registered Respiratory Therapist with the National Board of Respiratory Care. Current Washington State Respiratory Care Practitioner license. BLS for Healthcare Providers or current PALS certification.

PREFERRED: One (1) year current critical care experience-adult, pediatric or neonatal. PALS, NRP, and/or Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty credential from the NBRC. Bachelors degree in Respiratory Care or other health related field.

Skills

None specified in the job posting.

Benefits

Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Pay

Compensation Range: $43.01 - $69.61 per hour

Schedule

Salary Information: This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.

Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants

This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.

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