Respiratory Care Practitioner - Children's Hospital Float

Job Title: Respiratory Care Practitioner (Respiratory Therapy Department)

Location: Spokane, WA

Job Summary:
The Respiratory Care Practitioner provides comprehensive respiratory therapy services and demonstrates a strong understanding of contemporary respiratory care principles. This role involves collaborating with physicians and nurses to develop and implement patient care plans, while supporting a wide range of respiratory treatments and procedures. The practitioner works with a high level of independence and clinical expertise to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to plan and implement patient care
• Administer respiratory therapy treatments and interventions
• Assist physicians in the delivery and direction of respiratory therapy services
• Operate and maintain ventilatory support systems, monitoring equipment, and resuscitation devices
• Perform patient assessments, diagnostic procedures, and oxygen therapy
• Monitor patient responses and adjust treatments as appropriate
• Complete department and unit-specific orientation programs as required
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with regulatory standards
• Perform additional patient care functions within scope of training and competency

Required Qualifications:

• Education sufficient to meet certification, licensure, or registration requirements
• Washington Respiratory Care Practitioner License upon hire
• National Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire

Preferred Skills:

• Strong knowledge of respiratory therapy practices and procedures
• Experience with ventilators and respiratory support equipment
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care