Cardiopulmonary Respiratory Therapist
Aberdeen, WA
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Cardiopulmonary Respiratory Therapist

Location: Aberdeen, Washington
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• 13-week assignment
• 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
• Shift time: 05:30 AM – 6:00 PM
• Must have strong OB experience
• Team player required
• Any requested time off (RTO) must be pre-approved and added to the end of the contract

Responsibilities

• Provide, coordinate, and direct individualized comprehensive respiratory care based on patient assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Function with minimal supervision after orientation
• Accountable to Cardiopulmonary Director or Lead RRT in their absence

Position Requirements

• Current Washington State Respiratory Care Practitioner license
• Maintain certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP
• Practice within the scope of a Respiratory Care Practitioner
• Preferably one year of current acute care experience; new graduates considered
• Physical requirements:

  • Lift 50 lbs from floor to waist and wheelchair to bed level
  • Lift 5 lbs overhead
  • Pull 50 lbs from stretcher to bed
  • Push 150 lbs loaded stretcher for 300 feet
• Auditory ability to perform procedures and take accurate blood pressures
• Vision adequate for patient observation and charting
• Ability to meet specific criteria for the Cardiopulmonary department

Location Highlights

• Close to Pacific Northwest beaches and Olympic National Forest

Note: Housing options are available nearby for long-term assignments.