Registered Respiratory Therapist
Seattle, Washington
Kindred Hospital - Seattle -First Hill

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel Position

Location: Seattle, Washington
Specialty: Respiratory Therapy (RRT)
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist provides cardiopulmonary services to both inpatients and outpatients, following approved protocols and department policies. Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting physicians with invasive and non-invasive procedures
• Delivery of medicated aerosols via medical compressed gas
• Maintaining airways and ventilator management
• Insertion of arterial lines and intubations
• Conducting pulmonary function studies, cardiac and pulmonary stress tests, and blood gases

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Washington
• Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• Experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
• Experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association

Additional Notes

• This is a travel contract position lasting approximately 13 weeks
• Candidates must be prepared to submit all required certifications and licenses with their application