In this role, you'll focus on enhancing the patient experience within the RRT while being challenged to grow beyond traditional responsibilities. You'll have the opportunity to develop valuable clinical skills, including IV starts, splinting, and wound care, with comprehensive training and support provided to help you succeed.FTE:0.9
, Shift: Day
, Schedule: 12-40 rotating weekends
Position SummaryThe Respiratory Care Practitioner/ERT is responsible for the delivery of skilled respiratory care modalities and interventions and emergency room technician duties to a designated patient population with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities, which requires the use of advanced practitioner skills to intervene in complex patient care situations. This position requires specialized training and experience to perform independent, professional respiratory care, ventilator management, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and clinical evaluation of care, including the establishment of therapy and treatment objectives, and the review of care based on the age and needs of the patient.
Responsibilities:- Performs respiratory care procedures in response to patient needs, physician orders, and within the limits of established departmental policies and procedures
- Monitors respiratory care modalities for improving efficacy, reducing adverse effects and assuring patient safety
- Detects evaluates and reports all adverse events related to mechanical ventilation and respiratory care modalities
- Documents patient care data, interventions/therapies, and outcomes correctly in the medical record
- Assists the Registered Nurse or Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP) in providing a variety of patient cares/treatments as directed within their scope of practice
- Performs direct patient care activities independently under the direction/supervision of the Registered Nurse in accordance with unit and MHS policies, procedures and guidelines
- Performs point of care laboratory testing (POCT)
Requirements:- Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Training program
- Registered (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care
- Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) with the State of Washington
- Registry eligibility notice to sit for RRT exam from NBRC required
- Advanced cardiac life support credential required within 90 days of hire depending on age of the population served: ACLS, NRP, PALS
- BLS certification
- Minimum one (1) year of acute care experience in the field of respiratory therapy and critical care as CRT preferred
- Consideration may be given to internal candidates not meeting the minimum education qualifications
About Deaconess Hospital Founded in 1896, MultiCare Deaconess Hospital is a 388-bed acute-care hospital serving the greater Spokane region. Deaconess is home to a Level III Trauma Center, Certified Chest Pain Center, Primary Stroke Center, Maternal Fetal Medicine program and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. It is the only hospital in the area with national accreditation in bariatric surgery. Deaconess provides high-quality inpatient, outpatient, surgical, diagnostic and emergency services.
About the Spokane Community Spokane, in eastern Washington along the Spokane River and near the Selkirk Mountains, offers a vibrant city experience with endless access to outdoor adventure. Residents enjoy lakes, rivers, ski resorts, golf courses, wineries, and nearby national parks, combined with a thriving arts and culture scene. Spokane delivers the perfect balance of city living and Pacific Northwest recreation year-round.
Pay and Benefit ExpectationsWe provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $35.94 - $55.43 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.
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