Respiratory Care Practitioner

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Respiratory Care Practitioner - Trauma & Acute Care RT

Location: Spokane, WA

Salary/Pay Rate: USD $65,089 to $104,850 (Base Pay Range) | Full Benefits Package | Possible Relocation Assistance

Schedule: Full-time, Evening Shift (36 hours/week)

Unit/Specialty: Respiratory Therapy Department (Serving the Medical Center & Children's Hospital)

Seniority: Entry-Level Staff Practitioner

About the Client & Location:

This preeminent, not-for-profit medical center is the largest healthcare provider in the state of Washington and has been serving the Inland Northwest community since 1886. Join a system renowned for its award-winning programs in Cancer, Cardiology, Neurosciences, Orthopedics, and a high-level Emergency and Trauma Center, including specialized Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care. This is a place where every caregiver is valued and supported with best-in-class benefits, fostering a culture of patient-focused, whole-person care. Located in Spokane, WA, you will work in the heart of the beautiful Inland Northwest. Spokane offers a unique blend of urban amenities and stunning natural beauty, including the Spokane River and multiple scenic parks. It provides an exceptional quality of life with a vibrant, collaborative community that values work-life balance, making it an ideal place to grow your career.

Job Description:

Step into a critical, hands-on role where you are integral to the patient's plan of care, specifically focusing on acute and complex respiratory issues within a high-acuity medical center. As an Entry-Level Respiratory Care Practitioner on the evening shift, you will be responsible for the comprehensive application of contemporary Respiratory Therapy principles. This is a highly collaborative position where you will partner directly with Physicians and Registered Nurses to plan, implement, and evaluate personalized patient care strategies. Your day-to-day will involve high-acuity interventions, requiring you to utilize a broad understanding of respiratory science and demonstrate immediate responsiveness to patient needs in diverse units, including the NICU, ER, and specialized step-down areas. You will complete a mandatory department and unit-specific orientation to ensure a smooth transition and rapid professional growth.

Required Skills:

• Active Washington Respiratory Care Practitioner License (upon hire).
• Current National Provider BLS Certification (American Heart Association).
• Completion of necessary coursework/training to meet all state and national certification/licensure requirements.

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Care or a related healthcare field.
• Experience or clinical rotations in a high-volume Trauma/Acute Care or specialty unit setting (e.g., ICU, NICU).
• Demonstrated commitment to patient-focused, whole-person care and cultural sensitivity.
• Proficiency in advanced respiratory modalities and technology.

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