Registered Respiratory Therapist – Neuro Diagnostics
Edmonds, Washington
Swedish/Edmonds Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location: Edmonds, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Experience Required:

  • Minimum 1 year in Adult Critical Care and Emergency Room settings
  • First-time travelers are allowed
• Weekends are required

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation)
• Other certifications may be required based on clinical track but not mandatory for this role

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Washington
• Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least 1 year of experience within the last year
• Experience working with adult patients in an acute care setting
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Adult Critical Care
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Emergency Room (ER)
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Must pass a comprehensive background check including SSN trace, death master index, nationwide and county checks, sex offender registry, education verification, and motor vehicle record if applicable
• State-specific searches required for Washington placements
• Employment application covering at least the last 5 years of employment with explanations for any gaps or overlaps
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty or setting
• Annual completion of regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp)
• Photo for badge with neutral background required prior to start

Additional Information

• Float policy acknowledgment required; may be asked to float to other nearby facilities
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency may be required as applicable
• Color blindness testing may be required on a unit-by-unit basis if requested
• Epic training modules may be required depending on facility assignment

Summary

This travel contract position for a Registered Respiratory Therapist requires at least 1 year of experience in adult critical care and emergency room settings. The role involves night shifts with weekend work and requires current RRT licensure and BLS/ACLS certifications. Candidates must meet comprehensive health, background, and compliance requirements, including immunizations, drug screening, and annual training. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.