Cardiopulmonary Respiratory Therapist
Aberdeen, Washington
Grays Harbor Community Hospital

Respiratory Therapist (Nights) - Washington, Aberdeen

Job Details

• Specialty: Cardiopulmonary
• Employment Type: Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour night shift, 5:30 PM to 6:00 AM (36 hours per week)
• Location: Near Pacific Northwest beaches and Olympic National Forest

Job Description

• 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 Respiratory Therapist in their absence.
• Strong obstetrics (OB) experience preferred.
• Must be a team player.
• Any requested time off (RTO) must be pre-approved and added to the end of the contract.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Washington
• Minimum of 3 years of Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
• Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 pounds from floor to waist and from wheelchair to bed level.
• Ability to lift 5 pounds overhead.
• Ability to pull 50 pounds from stretcher to bed.
• Ability to push a 150-pound loaded stretcher for 300 feet.
• Auditory ability to perform procedures and take accurate blood pressures.
• Vision adequate to observe patients and perform charting.
• Ability to meet specific criteria for the Cardiopulmonary department.

Additional Information

• Housing options available nearby, including furnished studio apartments and various inns/motels.
• Prior travel experience is not specified as required.