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Job Title: Respiratory Care Practitioner (Respiratory Therapy Department)
Location: Spokane, WA
Job Summary:
The Respiratory Care Practitioner provides comprehensive respiratory therapy services and demonstrates a strong understanding of contemporary respiratory care principles. This role involves collaborating with physicians and nurses to develop and implement patient care plans, while supporting a wide range of respiratory treatments and procedures. The practitioner works with a high level of independence and clinical expertise to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to plan and implement patient care
- Administer respiratory therapy treatments and interventions
- Assist physicians in the delivery and direction of respiratory therapy services
- Operate and maintain ventilatory support systems, monitoring equipment, and resuscitation devices
- Perform patient assessments, diagnostic procedures, and oxygen therapy
- Monitor patient responses and adjust treatments as appropriate
- Complete department and unit-specific orientation programs as required
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with regulatory standards
- Perform additional patient care functions within scope of training and competency
Required Qualifications:
- Education sufficient to meet certification, licensure, or registration requirements
- Washington Respiratory Care Practitioner License upon hire
- National Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire
Preferred Skills:
- Strong knowledge of respiratory therapy practices and procedures
- Experience with ventilators and respiratory support equipment
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care