Respiratory Therapist

Opportunity:

Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapist

Job Details:

• Evening/Night shift schedule working 3 shifts per week
• 12-hour shifts from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM
• 36 hours guaranteed per week
• Washington State License required
• Must be registered, registry eligible, or certified by the NBRC
• Must be a graduate of an approved school of respiratory care
• EPIC experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NRP
• Responsible for the safe and effective administration of medically prescribed medications, knowing their indications and contraindications
• Administer therapeutic modalities including Nebulizer, CPT, Flutter Valve, CPAP/BiPAP, and High Flow
• Set up and monitor all oxygen aerosol administration and maintain oxygen cylinders in proper carriers
• Perform all aspects of artificial airway care including deep blind tracheal suctioning
• Utilize measuring devices including pulse oximeter, Wrights respirometer, manometer, cuff/pressure, and oxygen blenders
• Responsible for setup, safety check, monitoring, and troubleshooting of mechanical ventilators
• Familiar with CPAP setup and administration
• Maintain accurate and legible records, documenting clinical notes in patient charts