Level II - Respiratory Therapist - $36-61 per hour
Company: Valley Medical Center
Location: Renton
Posted on: February 12, 2025
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Job Description:
Valley Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Level
II for a job in Renton, Washington.Job Description &
Requirements
Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION
The position description is a guide to the critical duties and
essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of
responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands, and work
environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and
revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.
TITLE: Respiratory Therapist II
JOB OVERVIEW: Provide Respiratory Care throughout the organization
and participate of Valley Values. See generic job description for
Clinical Support Partner.
DEPARTMENT: Respiratory Care Department
WORK HOURS: Variable
REPORTS TO: Manager Respiratory Care
PREREQUISITES:
Will acquire Washington State Respiratory Care Practitioner
License.
Two years Hospital Respiratory Therapist experience preferred.
Pulmonary Function Testing experience preferred.
Maintains BLS and ACLS. PALS and NRP certification required within
90 days of hire. Per diem therapists are not to be assigned to the
NICU unless they have their NRP credential and 1+ year NICU
experience.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrates professionalism and effective people skills in a
diverse population.
Effectively communicates in verbal and written English with all
customers.
Demonstrates flexibility, adaptability, and the balance to keep
organized and positive in a climate of constant change and
environment of multiple interruptions.
Demonstrates appropriate decision-making skills and quick follow
through on problem issues.
Skill to analyze breathing, tissue, and blood specimens to
determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide and other gases.
Experience with diagnosing lung, breathing disorders, and
recommending treatment methods.
Ability to manage ventilators and/or artificial airway devices
safely and effectively to support patients experiencing respiratory
decompensation.
Ability to respond to Code Blues, RRTs and other urgent calls for
care in a reasonably quick manner.
Ability to educate patients and families on subjects of lung
disease and effective medication delivery devices in order to
maximize their therapy, health, and quality of daily living.
Ability to demonstrate effective/proper patient assessment and
performing chest physical exams to determine appropriate therapy
for patient condition.
Ability to communicate and recommend daily therapies with
providers.
UNIQUE PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT AND WORKING
CONDITIONS:
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Generic Job Functions: See Generic Job Description for Clinical
Support Partner.
Essential Responsibilities and Competencies:
Reviews existing data in patient record including admission and
current respiratory care orders, patient history, physical
examination, pulmonary function values, blood gas results,
additional laboratory data and ECG.
Collects and evaluates additional pertinent clinical information by
inspection, palpitation, percussion, auscultation, and patient
interview.
Inspects chest x-ray to determine presence of, or changes in,
consolidation, atelectasis, pneumothorax, and position of tracheal
tube.
Performs and evaluates bedside spirometry and pulmonary
mechanics.
Recommends the collection of additional pertinent data through
chest x-ray, blood gas analysis, pulmonary function studies and
other laboratory tests.
Performs and/or evaluates arterial blood gases.
Determines appropriate of prescribed therapy and goals for the
identified pathophysiological state.
Selects, assembles, and checks the following equipment for proper
function, operation, and cleanliness.
Educates patients on prescribed therapeutic procedures and
goals.
Evaluates and monitors patient's response to therapy.
Modifies treatment techniques based on patient response to
therapy.
Assists providers performing bronchoscopy, tracheostomy, and
invasive monitoring.
Date Created:
Revised: 6/04, 7/07, 12/10, 1/13, 2/13, 8/17
Grade: UFCWPTRT2
FLSA: NE
Cost Center: VariesUW Medicine Valley Medical Center Job ID
#2024-1453. Posted job title: Respiratory Therapist IIAbout Valley
Medical CenterAt Valley Medical Center, we witness the
extraordinary power of life in every facet of our work. It's a
humbling and inspiring experience that continually reinforces our
purpose: caring for people. Situated south of downtown Seattle,
Valley Medical Center has been a cornerstone of Renton since its
early beginnings in 1911. As the largest nonprofit healthcare
provider between Seattle and Tacoma, we extend beyond the hospital
walls, operating a network of over forty primary care, urgent care,
and specialty clinics throughout South King County.
Valley plays a pivotal role in preserving and enhancing the health
of our community. United by core values of compassion, respect,
trust, and teamwork, we share a genuine passion for helping others,
both patients and colleagues. By joining Valley, you become part of
a remarkable and dedicated team committed to caring for our
community and one another. If this excites and motivates you,
consider joining our team!
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