Respiratory Therapist – Neuro Diagnostics
Seattle, WA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel/Contract

Location: Seattle, Washington
Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with at least 2 years of experience in Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics. This is a travel/contract position requiring flexibility to float to other campuses within the system. First-time travelers are accepted.

Patient Population

• Adolescents
• Adults
• Geriatrics

Work Setting Experience

• Pulmonary Function Test Lab (Preferred)
• Adult Critical Care, Emergency Department (ED), Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Pediatrics (Required)

Clinical Skills & Responsibilities

• Airway Management: Extubation, Intubation Assist, Nasal airway placement and suctioning, Oral airway placement, Oropharyngeal suctioning, Sputum specimen collection, Tracheostomy suctioning
• Medication Administration: Albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent, Flovent, Inhaled Flolan, Inhaled steroids, Isuprel, Lidocaine, Mucomyst, Nitric Oxide (INo), Perforomist, Pulmicort, Racemic epinephrine, Spiriva, Terbutaline Sulfate, Theophylline, Tobramycin, Xopenex
• Medication Delivery Systems: Aerosol setup mask and trach, Medihaler, Metered dose inhaler
• Nebulizer Types: Cold, Handheld, Heated, Ultrasonic, T-piece, Trach collar
• Ventilator Management: BiPAP, Flow-by, CPAP, High frequency oscillator, Troubleshooting high pressure alarms, Weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Ventilators: Draeger, Servo I (Required)
• Professional Knowledge: Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) interpretation, Basic EKG

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Washington
• Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Experience working with adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Experience in an acute care setting
• Airway management experience including:

  • Extubation
  • Intubation assist
  • Nasal airway placement and suctioning
  • Oral airway placement
  • Oropharyngeal suctioning

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics specialty
• Experience in Adult Critical Care, ED, PICU, and Pediatrics required
• Prior travel experience not required (first-time travelers accepted)

Work Schedule

• Weekend coverage is variable, typically every other weekend

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to float to other campuses within the health system
• References: Minimum of 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting
• Employment application covering at least the last 5 years of employment
• Completion of required facility and system-specific training modules annually (via WorkRamp LMS)
• Compliance with facility-specific float policies

Summary

This travel Respiratory Therapist role in Seattle, WA requires a minimum of 2 years of specialty experience, multiple certifications including RRT, ACLS, BLS, NRP, and PALS, and the ability to work across multiple care settings including critical care and pediatrics. The position offers a 13-week contract with variable weekend coverage and requires flexibility to float to other campuses. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.