Registered Respiratory Therapist – Neuro Diagnostics
Seattle, Washington
Providence Swedish Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RRT (Respiratory Therapist)

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

Job Description

• Position requires working every other weekend.
• First-time travelers are accepted.
• Must have at least 1 year of experience in Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics specialty.
• Previous permanent employees of any affiliated facility must have a minimum 3-month separation before qualifying for this travel position.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Washington
• Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or Heart and Stroke Foundation
• PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association or Heart and Stroke Foundation
• Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification only.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification only.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification only.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – Current certification by AAP, AHA, or Canadian Paediatric Society.
• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) credential.

Required Licenses

• Must hold a valid Respiratory Therapist license for Washington State.
• NURSYS verification required as applicable for RNs and Respiratory Therapists.

Required Background and Compliance Checks

• Background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years; must be updated annually.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated monthly.
• Education verification required for all candidates.
• State-specific searches including Washington State Patrol Search within 90 days of start.
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant acceptable).
• References: Minimum of 2 references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting.
• Employment application covering at least the last 5 years of employment.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, confirming ability to work.
• Fit mask test required for travel candidates starting on or after 2/5/2024; must be updated annually.
• Respiratory Safety Clearance required annually for travel candidates.
• Immunizations and documentation required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years; declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer; declination accepted
  • Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series or signed declination
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; declination accepted
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted)
  • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations not required but unvaccinated must follow infection prevention protocols.

Training and Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable.
• Competency exams required as applicable by specialty.
• Annual completion of regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS.
• EPIC training modules required within one week of orientation (transcripts must be submitted).

Additional Requirements

• Float Policy Acknowledgement: May be required to float to other nearby facilities.
• Passport-style badge photo with neutral background required.
• WA Multi-State Licensed Nurses Demographic Attestation required if working with an out-of-state compact license in Washington.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required for this position.
• All certifications and licenses must be current and verifiable.
• Candidates must comply with all state and facility-specific requirements.
• Non-clinical and remote work exceptions do not apply; this is an onsite clinical role.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Respiratory Therapist travel contract position in Seattle, WA.