Cardiopulmonary Respiratory Therapist
Aberdeen, Washington
Grays Harbor Community Hospital

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (Cardiopulmonary)

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

Job Details

• Shift: 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
• Shift Time: 05:30 AM - 06:00 PM
• Specialty: Cardiopulmonary
• Discipline: Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Work Environment: Acute care setting with a focus on respiratory care
• 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

Required Qualifications

• Current Washington State Respiratory Care Practitioner license
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP (must maintain)
• Preferably 1 year of current acute care experience; new graduates may be considered
• Strong OB (obstetrics) experience preferred
• Physical ability to:

  • Lift 50 pounds from floor to waist and from wheelchair to bed level
  • Lift 5 pounds overhead
  • Pull 50 pounds from stretcher to bed
  • Push 150-pound loaded stretcher for 300 feet
• Adequate auditory and visual abilities to perform procedures and charting
• Ability to meet specific criteria for the Cardiopulmonary department

Additional Information

• Must be a team player
• Any requested time off (RTO) must be pre-approved and added to the end of the contract

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required for this position

Summary

This is a 13-week contract Respiratory Therapist position in Washington state requiring a current WA license and certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP. The role involves working 12-hour day shifts with a focus on cardiopulmonary care, preferably with some obstetrics experience. Physical demands and the ability to work independently after orientation are important. Prior travel experience is not required.