University of Washington

Respiratory Care Specialist (Respiratory Therapist 3)

University of Washington$110K — $171K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Completion of a state-approved respiratory care program
  • Three years of respiratory therapy experience or equivalent education/experience
  • Must hold RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) certification in Washington State

Responsibilities

  • Utilize respiratory assessment and planning processes for patient care
  • Make independent judgments on routine and complex staffing issues
  • Collaborate with disciplines for continuity of patient care
  • Perform leadership functions related to clinical practice and education
  • Assume supervisory and preceptor responsibilities for patient care
  • Provide leadership in unit and departmental activities

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement options
  • Opportunities for professional growth and education
  • Work in a diverse and supportive environment
  • Engagement with community health initiatives
  • Access to resources from a leading medical school and research center
Full Job Description
Job Description

Harborview Medical Center is currently recruiting for a RESPIRATORY CARE SPECIALIST to join our Respiratory Care Team!

WORK SCHEDULE
  • 40 hours per week
  • Inquire About Shift


PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Utilize the respiratory process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation) to recommend/consult, prioritize, delegate, coordinate, and provide safe, therapeutic allocation of respiratory resources to patients
  • Make independent judgments/decisions and takes action regarding a wide range of routine and complex staffing issues
  • Collaborates 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 Respiratory Manager
  • Assume patient care supervisory, and preceptor responsibilities
  • Provides leadership for unit and departmental activities


REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Completion of a respiratory care program approved by the State of Washington Department of Health AND three years of respiratory care therapy experience OR

Equivalent education/experience.

Must be RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) by Washington State

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:
$53.05 hourly
Pay Range Maximum:
$83.00 hourly
Other Compensation:

Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
100.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit:
SEIU 1199NW HMC Respiratory Therapist/Anesthesiology Tech/END Tech

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