Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Shift Information

12-hour shift, 36 hours per week. Shift time is from 1730 to 0600.

Location

Located near the Pacific Northwest beaches and the Olympic National Forest.

Required Qualifications

• Must possess a current Washington State license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Must maintain certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience preferred; new graduates may be considered.
• Strong experience in obstetrics (OB) is highly desired.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds from floor to waist.
• Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds from wheelchair to bed level.
• Ability to lift five (5) pounds over head.
• Ability to pull fifty (50) pounds from stretcher to bed.
• Ability to push a one hundred fifty (150) pound loaded stretcher for a distance of 300 feet.
• Auditory ability to perform procedures and measure blood pressures accurately.
• Vision adequate to observe patients and complete charting procedures.

Job Responsibilities

Registered Respiratory Therapists are responsible for providing, coordinating, and directing individualized comprehensive respiratory care to all patients based on assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Once oriented, the RRT is expected to function with minimal supervision.

Accountability

Accountable to the Cardiopulmonary Director. In the absence of the Director, the RRT is responsible to the Lead RRT.

Additional Requirements

Must be a team player. Any requested time off (RTO) should be pre-approved and will be added to the end of the contract. Holiday coverage is required.