Respiratory Care Practitioner

Job Description

RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER

Req #: 244450 Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER- MONTLAKE- RESPIRATORY CARE Job Location: UW Medical Center - Montlake Posting Date: 03/17/2025 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: 90% of $6,691.00 - $10,467.00 per month Other Compensation: SIGN ON BONUS:

$5,000 for new Respiratory Therapists with 2 years of experience or less

$7,000 for Respiratory Therapists with more than two years of experience

Union Position: Yes Shift: Night Shift Benefits: The University of Washington (UW) offers a wide range of benefits as part of your total compensation package.

Choose from top medical and dental insurance programs

Plan for your future with tax-deferred investing through the UW retirement options

Enjoy generous vacation and sick leave policies and protect yourself and your family with life and long-term disability insurance.

Receive UPASS Benefits, providing free public transportation around the Puget Sound on participating transit.
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$5,000 sign on bonus for new Respiratory Therapists with 2 years of experience or less and $7,000 for Respiratory Therapists with more than two years of experience. Valid for eligible full-time and part-time new employees joining UW Medicine

UWMC - Montlake Respiratory Care has an outstanding opportunity to hire a Respiratory Care Practitioner to join our Respiratory Care Team.
WORK SCHEDULE

36 hours per week

Three 12 hour shifts
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
Located at UW Medical Canter Montlake, the Respiratory Care Department utilizes advanced techniques and high level patient care to meet the needs of Seattle, it's surrounding communities, and beyond.
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.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:
Must be RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)
ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE
Among the top medical centers in the United States, and ranked as the number 1 hospital in Washington State, as rated by U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Hospitals," UWMC prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances. UWMC is operated by the University of Washington (UW) and serves as a training site for UW’s School of Medicine. The University of Washington is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

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.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. 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 .

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