Respiratory Therapist
Wenatchee, WA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Respiratory Therapist

Location: Wenatchee, Washington
Employment Type: Long Term
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Shift Details

• Night shift (1800-0630)
• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (36 hours/week)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Washington
• Registered, registry eligible, or certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system

Job Responsibilities

• Administer medically prescribed respiratory medications safely and effectively, understanding indications and contraindications
• Administer therapeutic respiratory modalities including Nebulizer, CPT, Flutter Valve, CPAP/BiPAP, and High Flow oxygen therapy following policies and procedures
• Set up and monitor oxygen aerosol administration and maintain oxygen cylinders properly
• Perform artificial airway care, including deep blind tracheal suctioning
• Use respiratory measuring devices such as pulse oximeter, Wright respirometer, manometer, cuff pressure monitors, and oxygen blenders
• Set up, safety check, monitor, and troubleshoot mechanical ventilators
• Administer and set up CPAP therapy
• Maintain accurate and legible clinical documentation in patient charts

Specialty Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist (implied by licensure and certifications)

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not specified or required for this position.