Respiratory Care Practitioner Reg / Respiratory Therapist NICU (.6 FTE Nights)

Wage Range: $41.43 - $69.20 per hour

Bonus: Up to $10,000 (Pro-rated by FTE) for those new to EvergreenHealth with 2+ years of Adult, Neonatal, and Pediatric Respiratory Care experience

1. Conducts prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve maintenance of patient airways.
2. Attends high-risk newborn deliveries with resuscitation/oxygen equipment.
3. Trained and skilled in infant intubation for routine, uncomplicated*meconium deliveries.
4. Sets priorities for respiratory care of neonatal and pediatric patients as needed using clinical assessment skills.
5. Collects and evaluates pertinent clinical information through assessment and patient evaluation.
6. Based on patient evaluation, determines the need for appropriate oxygen delivery devices of respiratory support.
7. Inspects chest x-rays to determine the presence and position of an artificial airway or changes in the thorax.
8. Evaluates and monitors patient’s response to respiratory therapy and recommends changes in parameters for oxygen delivery devices and mechanical ventilation systems, as per protocol under direction of the physician.
9. Conducts prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve broncho-hygiene and to administer prescribed pharmacologic agents, including bedside spirometry and pulmonary mechanics.
10. Performs assessment and treatment techniques based on patient’s age specific growth and development needs.
11. Initiates, conducts, and modifies respiratory support techniques in an emergency setting.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Recent experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in a Level III NICU
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the State of Washington.
• Registry Eligible
• Certification (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care
• Graduation from a two- or four-year Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited Respiratory Care program resulting in an Associate or Baccalaureate degree.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire
• NRP within 3 months of hire
• PALS within 3 months of hire

• Additional certification/registration specific to neonatal care
• NPS, Neonatal Pediatric Specialist by the National Board of Respiratory Care

• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• On-demand virtual health care
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans 457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Paid Time Off/Vacation
• Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
• Paid holidays
• Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Voluntary legal insurance
• Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
• Free parking
• Commuter benefits
• Cafeteria & Gift Shop Discount