Respiratory Care Therapist II, Transport Team

About the Role

The Transport Respiratory Therapist (RT) is an integral member of the Transport Team at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Working within the Washington State and AARC scopes of practice, the RT ensures patient safety before and during transport to medical facilities, providing both basic patient care and advanced life support to stabilize critically ill or injured patients. The role requires proficiency in neonatal and pediatric critical‑care respiratory practices, knowledge of adaptations for ambulance or aircraft transport, and familiarity with ambulance and aircraft operating procedures. The RT collaborates with Registered Nurses and Emergency Medical Technicians and must be available for on‑call and scheduled shifts. Positions may be based at the Main Campus or at off‑campus bases.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care and advanced life support measures during transport.
• Stabilize critically ill or injured patients using neonatal and pediatric respiratory expertise.
• Adapt patient management techniques for ambulance or aircraft environments.
• Follow ambulance and aircraft operating procedures and safety practices.
• Maintain on‑call availability and adhere to scheduled shift requirements.
• Support Seattle Children’s strategic goals, including Continuous Improvement and Innovation initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with Registered Nurses and Emergency Medical Technicians as part of the mobile transport team.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Minimum two (2) years of current experience in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU), or Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Current Washington State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification – to be obtained within three (3) months of start date.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) certification – or obtain within six (6) months of start date.
• Documentation of diploma or transcript for point‑of‑care testing compliance (CAP/CMS).
• For internationally trained candidates: credential evaluation by a recognized foreign credentialing agency.
• Current passport or Washington Enhanced ID; passport must be carried on all transports.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or related health field.
• Preferred: Neonatal‑Pediatric Specialty (NPS) certification from the AARC.
• Preferred: Neonatal‑Pediatric Transport (C‑NPT) certification.

Compensation

Hourly rate: $47.56 – $76.97, based on full‑time employment (2,080 hours per year). Offers are determined by factors such as equity, skills, experience, and expertise. Compensation may vary for positions located outside Seattle.

Benefits

Seattle Children’s provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Additional benefits detailed on the Seattle Children’s careers website

About Seattle Children’s

Seattle Children’s Hospital is a mission‑driven, academic medical center dedicated to helping every child live a healthy, fulfilling life. The organization delivers superior patient care, advances pediatric research, and serves Washington, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho. Recognized nationally for excellence in multiple specialties, Seattle Children’s is a Magnet‑designated institution that values compassion, excellence, integrity, collaboration, equity, and innovation. The hospital is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, hiring and promoting based on merit without regard to protected characteristics.