• Respiratory Therapist (Nights, 90% FTE)

    University of Washington (Seattle, WA)


    Job Description

    UW Medical Center- Northwest – Respiratory Care has an outstanding opportunity for a Respiratory Therapist.

    WORK SCHEDULE

    36 Hours per week

    Night Shift

    shift differential applies

    POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

    The Respiratory Care Practitioner 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.

    PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

    Utilize the respiratory care process (assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation) to recommend, delegate, coordinate and proved safe, therapeutic respiratory care to patients

    Make independent judgments/decisions and takes action regarding a wide range of routine and complex patient issues

    Collaborate with appropriate disciplines to coordinate continuity of patient care from admission through discharge in support of the respiratory, medical and nursing plans of care.

    REQUIRED POSITION 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)

    ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST

    UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in six specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

     

    The UW Medical Center–Northwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and therapeutic care. It is located in north Seattle on a beautiful, easy-to-access 44-acre campus that includes the neighboring?Northwest Outpatient Medical Center and?Specialty Care Meridian Pavilion.

     

    Teamwork. Community. Opportunity. Become part of our?team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.?

    ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

    UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public?by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.??

     

    All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

     

    Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

     

    Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

    Pay Range Minimum:

    $42.05 hourly

    Pay Range Maximum:

    $61.18 hourly

    Other Compensation:

    -

    Benefits:

    For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

    Shift:

    Night Shift (United States of America)

     

    Temporary or Regular?

     

    This is a regular position

    FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

    90.00%

     

    About the UW

     

    Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

     

    UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

     

    Our Commitment

     

    The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://hr.uw.edu/eoaa/) . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

     

    To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected] .

     

    Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080) .

     

    University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.