Under the supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Medical Director and Department Manager, the Respiratory Therapist I, II, and III (collectively referred to as RCP moving forward) is responsible for providing Respiratory Care services in accordance with specific physician orders, as well as department policies and procedures.
Pursuant to provider orders, the RCP administers respiratory care and life support, performs diagnostic testing, and monitors and assesses patients as a member of the healthcare team to help the patient return to a steady, stable cardiopulmonary state.
When working in the outpatient pulmonary environment, the RCP primarily evaluates the patient’s lung function by performing diagnostic testing, monitoring and assessing clinic patients, delivering various modalities of respiratory care, or providing health or disease education.
QUALIFICATIONS : Education
Graduate of a Washington State Department of Health (WSDOH) recognized, accredited Respiratory Care Program.
Experience
One year recent experience in a hospital or clinic required OR If new graduate, academic clinical rotations must have been completed in the last six (6) months or a length of time deemed appropriate by the department manager.
Licensure / Credentials
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), credentialed through the NBRC and licensed as a Respiratory Practitioner with the WA DOH.
BLS, ACLS within 90 days of hire, NRP within 180 days of hire.
Additionally, for RT III, must also possess one of the following credentials - ACCS, CPFT, RPFT, AE-C, or NPS.
Union
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Olympic Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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BENEFITS SUMMARY :
- Insurance PlansHealth, Dental, VisionLife InsuranceShort Term and Long-Term Disability
- Retirement Programs (Pension Plan, 403(b) and 457(b) Retirement Plans)
- Short Term Disability / Paid Sick Leave Washington State PFML Partial wage replacement for your own disability, or in some cases for the care of a disabled family member.
This plan is administered by Washington Employment Security Department. Additional details can be found at Sick Leave PSL is accrued at a rate of 1 hour for every 40 hours worked and is available to use after 90 days of employment.
- Paid Time Off (upon hire into a benefit eligible position)Union Employee Holidays & VacationFull-time Employee Holidays 7 fixed holidays and 3 Floating holidays.
- Floating holidays are allotted annually on anniversary date or date specified by Employee Holidays Part time holiday bank (equivalent to 10 days per year for a full-time employee);
use by request or receive payout of 8 hours upon reaching 24 hours in bank.Vacation Beginning accrual equivalent to 14 days per year for a full-time employee.
Pro-rated for part-time employees. Employees may begin using vacation after completing 1040 benefit hours. Accrual rate increases with years of service.
Refer to your Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for details.
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Additional Benefits, such as : Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Fitness Club Reimbursement (available beginning the first full month of employment in a benefit eligible position)$20 per month fitness reimbursementCafeteria and Espresso Bar 10% employee discount$10 certificate to the cafeteria on your birthday month!Verizon and AT&T mobile plan discounts
Other Compensation :
- Relocation Assistance