Respiratory Care Practitioner, Per Diem (Nights) - Seattle

10 Sep 2024
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MUST WORK 3 DAYS A MONTH, 1 OF WHICH INCLUDES A WEEKEND SHIFTJob Summary:Provides skilled respiratory care and diagnostic services to in-patients, urgent care and clinic patients. Assists physicians in determining appropriate respiratory care modalities to achieve desired response. Supports patient care, customer service, and quality initiatives as integral part of multidisciplinary team in Urgent Care. Responds to urgent and emergency situations and provides appropriate respiratory support as needed.Essential Responsibilities:

Provides respiratory assessments, treatments, and modalities per protocol and as prescribed; assists physicians in determining appropriate respiratory modalities to achieve optimal outcomes

Supports patient care and customer service in Urgent Care by performing EKGs, blood draws, transporting patients, and participating in patient safety rounds and huddles; performs other duties as delegated by charge RN or physician

Communicates effectively to achieve optimal safety and quality outcomes; documents all assessments, interventions, and effectiveness of treatments; supports quality improvement initiatives, collects data, and gives input regarding respiratory supplies and equipment

Functions as part of a multidisciplinary team; responds timely and appropriately to urgent/emergent situations to provide respiratory care and support

Basic Qualifications:Experience

Minimum one (1) year of experience as a respiratory care practitioner (respiratory therapy) working and performing all acute care modalities.

Education

Graduate of one or two-year respiratory therapy program or equivalent experience/education.

License, Certification, Registration

Respiratory Care Practitioner License (Washington) required at hire

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Basic Life Support required at hire

Registered Respiratory Therapist Certificate required at hire

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Additional Requirements:

Experience with respiratory care modalities in acute care setting.

Capable of working independently.

NRP Certification - Central Employees only.

Preferred Qualifications:

Two (2) years of experience as respiratory care practitioner (respiratory therapy) working in and performing acute care modalities.

Experience with all acute respiratory care modalities, including ventilators, arterial blood gas analysis, and emergency respiratory procedures.

Graduate of a four-year respiratory therapy program.

COMPANY: KAISERTITLE: Respiratory Care Practitioner, Per Diem (Nights) - SeattleLOCATION: Seattle, WashingtonREQNUMBER: 1307904External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.

Full-time
  • ID: #52484639
  • State: Washington Seattle-tacoma 98101 Seattle-tacoma USA
  • City: Seattle-tacoma
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Showed: 2024-09-10
  • Deadline: 2024-11-09
  • Category: Et cetera
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