RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER (Temp/Hourly)
Req #: | 176349 |
Department: | HMC - RESPIRATORY CARE |
Job Location: | Harborview Medical Center |
Posting Date: | 03/25/2020 |
Closing Info: | Open Until Filled |
Salary: | $32.24 - $46.12 per hour |
Shift: | First Shift |
HMC Respiratory Care has an outstanding opportunity for multiple part time temporary/hourly variable shift RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONERS to join our Respiratory Care Team. These individuals 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.
Under general direction, the RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER utilizes the respiratory care process (assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation) to recommend, delegate, coordinate and proved safe, therapeutic respiratory care to patients; makes independent judgments/decisions and takes action regarding a wide range of routine and complex patient 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. Performs specific leadership functions related to clinical practice, education, and/or management as delegated by and in collaboration with the Department Manager. Serves as role model and provides guidance to other staff including review and evaluation of performance.
Competitive candidates will have mission-centered professional practice, interpersonal skills, integrity and compassion, patient care advocacy, team work/collaborative practice, patient/family satisfaction/customer service, and respect for patient confidentiality.
As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please view this page.
Minimum 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)
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