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RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER

University of Washington (UW) Medicine
Seattle, WA Other
POSTED ON 9/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/28/2025
Req #: 244451 Department: HARBORVIEW - RESPIRATORY CARE Job Location: Harborview Medical Center Posting Date: 05/02/2025 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: 90% of $6,757.00 - $10,573.00 per month Other Compensation: This recruitment offers a $5,000 Recruitment Incentive to eligible new grads and those with less than two years of experience and $7,000 for experienced RRTs (2 yrs) joining UW Medicine #UWMRecruitmentIncentive
  • OTHER COMPENSATION INCLUDES APPLICABLE DIFFERENTAL PAY
    • 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.

    For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.



    • Harborview Medical Center is currently recruiting for a RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER to join our Respiratory Care Team!


    WORK SCHEDULE

  • 36 hours per week
  • Nights


    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.
  • Perform specific leadership functions related to clinical practice, education, and/or management as delegated by and in collaboration with the Department Manager.
  • Serve as a role model and provide guidance to other staff including review and evaluation of performance.


    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 HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
    As the region's only Level I Trauma center, Harborview Medical Center is well known for innovations and excellence in trauma care and its centers of emphasis: Trauma, Burn, Neurosciences, AIDS/STD CARER, and mentally and medically vulnerable populations. In addition to the centers of emphasis, HMC serves a mission population for King County. Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region. HMC is owned by King County and managed by the University of Washington (UW) and serves as a training site for UW’s School of Medicine.


    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.

    • Salary : $7,000

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