Provide respiratory therapy services across all inpatient and acute care areas, including all ICUs, with floating required to all inpatient units as needed
Manage airways, ventilators, BiPAP, CPAP, and oxygen therapy for a patient population including neonates, infants, pediatrics, and adolescents
Administer medications, perform suctioning, pulmonary toileting, and nebulizer treatments
Monitor and respond to changes in patient condition, participating in rapid response and code situations as applicable
Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to deliver safe, high-quality respiratory care in a pediatric setting
Required Qualifications
Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and NBRC-RRT certification
Active Washington State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required for immediate start; candidates without an active WA license must be willing to apply upon offer
BLS and PALS certifications required
Minimum of 2 years of applicable respiratory therapy experience
PICU or NICU experience required; intensive care experience is mandatory
Demonstrated proficiency in airway management, vent management, oxygen therapy, suction, pulmonary toileting, nebulizer, BiPAP, and CPAP
Preferred Experience / Skills
Experience with high frequency jet ventilator, high frequency oscillator, EKGs, and rapid response situations
Background in trauma, Level 1 trauma, or emergency department settings
Previous experience in a children's hospital environment
Proficiency with Epic electronic health records system
Why Join Us
Opportunity to work in a specialized pediatric environment serving a diverse inpatient population across multiple care settings
Orientation provided on Mondays with flexible start dates accepted