Job Description
Job Title
Respiratory Therapist – Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics
Location
Richland, WA
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights (3x12 Hours, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite | Weekend availability required (every other weekend per CBA) | Holiday commitment required (must work 3 of 5: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
Key Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory therapy services autonomously within a Level 3 NICU environment
- Support respiratory care needs within a Level 2 regional trauma center
- Float internally between departments as needed based on unit acuity and staffing requirements
- Maintain patient care ratios dependent on hospital acuity levels
- Adhere to scheduled shifts and contractual obligations, including holiday and weekend coverage
Required Qualifications
- Active Washington State Respiratory Therapist license – must be in hand at time of submission
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
- Demonstrated ability to work independently within a Level 3 NICU setting
- Ability to work within a Level 2 regional trauma center environment
- Flexibility to float between departments and, if needed, between nearby sister facilities
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior experience in a travel or contract Respiratory Therapist role
- Familiarity with NICU and trauma center protocols and workflows
- Experience working in variable assignment environments with shifting unit needs
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to gain experience across high-acuity clinical settings including a Level 3 NICU and a Level 2 regional trauma center
- Reduced non-billable orientation requirement, allowing you to transition into patient care quickly