Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) / Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Title: Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) / Respiratory Therapist (RT) - PICU
Status: Full-Time
Location: Spokane, Washington
Relocation: Possible for ideal candidate
Salary: $66,399 - $106,947
Visa Support: No Visa Sponsorship Available

Position Overview
Multiple full-time opportunities are available for Respiratory Care Practitioners/Respiratory Therapists in Spokane, Washington. This position provides respiratory care within a collaborative clinical environment and requires a strong understanding of current respiratory therapy practices.
The Respiratory Care Practitioner works closely with physicians, nurses, and other clinical professionals to develop and carry out individualized patient care plans. The role may involve caring for pediatric and other complex patients requiring advanced respiratory support.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory therapy services in accordance with established clinical standards and individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other members of the care team to coordinate respiratory care.
• Assist physicians with the delivery and direction of respiratory therapy treatments.
• Operate and maintain advanced ventilatory support equipment.
• Utilize respiratory monitoring and resuscitation devices as appropriate.
• Perform respiratory assessments and therapeutic procedures.
• Administer and monitor oxygen therapy.
• Assist with respiratory diagnostic procedures.
• Recognize changes in patient respiratory status and communicate findings to the appropriate clinical team members.
• Complete required departmental and unit-specific orientation.
• Perform additional patient care activities within the practitioner's training, licensure, and demonstrated competencies.

Required Qualifications

• Education sufficient to meet applicable certification, licensing, and registration requirements.
• Active Washington Respiratory Care Practitioner license upon hire.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire.
• Bachelor's degree, as specified for this opportunity.

Preferred Qualifications
No additional preferred qualifications were specified.

Key Skills Required

• Pediatric and acute respiratory care
• Ventilator operation and management
• Respiratory assessment and monitoring
• Oxygen therapy and airway support
• Interdisciplinary clinical collaboration
• Recognition and response to changes in patient condition

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Vacation and holiday benefits
• Time-off benefits for health-related needs
• Voluntary benefit options
• Employee well-being resources
• Additional compensation may be available through applicable shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, premiums, extra-shift incentives, or other eligible compensation programs

Why This Location?
Spokane offers access to year-round outdoor recreation, including hiking, cycling, skiing, lakes, and nearby mountain destinations. The area also provides a mix of restaurants, entertainment, arts and cultural attractions, and an active downtown environment. It combines the amenities of a regional city with convenient access to the outdoor lifestyle of the Inland Northwest.