Respiratory Care Practitioner
University of Washington Medical Center
Seattle, WA
nights
Sign-On Bonus

Respiratory Care Practitioner (per-Diem)

UWMC - Montlake Respiratory Care has an outstanding opportunity to hire a RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER to join our Respiratory Care Team. WORK SCHEDULE: 0% FTE, per-diem Nights POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: The Respiratory Care Practitioner will provide advanced Respiratory Care to patients of all ages, (e.g., newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric). Care is provided under general supervision in all areas of Harborview Medical Center, intensive care units, acute care clinics and the emergency room. Additionally, the person in this role will serve as a role model and provides guidance to other staff including review and evaluation of performance. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Utilize the respiratory care process (assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation) to recommend, delegate, coordinate and proved safe, therapeutic respiratory care to patients Make independent judgments/decisions and takes action regarding a wide range of routine and complex patient issues Collaborate with appropriate disciplines to coordinate continuity of patient care from admission through discharge in support of the respiratory, medical and nursing plans of care. Perform specific leadership functions related to clinical practice, education, and/or management as delegated by and in collaboration with the Department Manager. Serve as a role model and provide guidance to other staff including review and evaluation of performance. REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of a respiratory care program approved by the State of Washington Department of Health OR equivalent education/experience. Legal Requirement - Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the State of Washington. LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Must be RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE Among the top medical centers in the United States, and ranked as the number 1 hospital in Washington State, as rated by U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Hospitals," UWMC prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances. UWMC is operated by the University of Washington (UW) and serves as a training site for UW's School of Medicine. The University of Washington is proud to be one of the nation's premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty. Teamwork. Community. Opportunity. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists and other health professionals. All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.