Respiratory Therapist II

Company Description

About Valley Medical Center & Clinics

Founded in 1947, Valley Medical Center & Clinics (VMCC) is the oldest and largest public hospital district in Washington state and the largest nonprofit healthcare provider in South King County. Valley serves more than 600,000 residents through a comprehensive network of more than 50 primary, urgent, and specialty care clinics across South King County, and a 341-bed acute care hospital located in Renton. As a Level III Trauma Center, Valley provides advanced emergency, medical, surgical, and specialty care, including cancer treatment, heart and vascular services, neurosciences, orthopedics, stroke and spine care, childbirth and neonatal services, and critical care. Guided by our mission of caring for our community like family, Valley is committed to improving the health and well-being of the vibrant communities we serve through accessible, compassionate, high-quality care. Learn more at valleymed.org.

Job Description

Provide Respiratory Care throughout the organization and participate of Valley Values. See generic job description for Clinical Support Partner.

Qualifications

Prerequisites

1. Will acquire Washington State Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
2. Two years Hospital Respiratory Therapist experience preferred. 
3. Pulmonary Function Testing experience preferred.
4. Maintains BLS and ACLS. PALS and NRP certification required within 90 days of hire. Per diem therapists are not to be assigned to the NICU unless they have their NRP credential and 1+ year NICU experience.

General Qualifications

1. Demonstrates professionalism and effective people skills in a diverse population.
2. Effectively communicates in verbal and written English with all customers.
3. Demonstrates flexibility, adaptability, and the balance to keep organized and positive in a climate of constant change and environment of multiple interruptions.
4. Demonstrates appropriate decision-making skills and quick follow through on problem issues.
5. Skill to analyze breathing, tissue, and blood specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide and other gases. Experience with diagnosing lung, breathing disorders, and recommending treatment methods. 
6. Ability to manage ventilators and/or artificial airway devices safely and effectively to support patients experiencing respiratory decompensation.
7. Ability to respond to Code Blues, RRTs and other urgent calls for care in a reasonably quick manner. 
8. Ability to educate patients and families on subjects of lung disease and effective medication delivery devices in order to maximize their therapy, health, and quality of daily living.   
9. Ability to demonstrate effective/proper patient assessment and performing chest physical exams to determine appropriate therapy for patient condition.
10. Ability to communicate and recommend daily therapies with providers. 

Additional Information

Come join Valley!

Equal Employment Opportunity

Valley Medical Center & Clinics is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and nondiscrimination in all aspects of employment and participation in its programs. 

We do not provide sponsorship opportunities at this time.

• Valley Medical Center & Clinics participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.