Registered Respiratory Therapist – Neuro Diagnostics
Seattle, Washington
University of Washington Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location: Seattle, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Shift Options: 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, as needed by unit
• Floating: Yes, within hospital only
• On-call: No
• Block Schedule Accommodation: No
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License Accepted: No
• Maximum Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: 1 week max

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Washington
• Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check (including nationwide, sex offender, and state-specific checks)
• Education verification or diploma/transcript as applicable
• Various certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP)
• Physical exam and fit mask test within 12 months of start
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • TDAP (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccinations)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination)
  • Varicella (titer or vaccinations)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption/declination
  • COVID vaccination or declination documentation
• Drug screening (10 panel) within one year of start
• Completion of suicide prevention training if using a multi-state compact license in Washington (for nurses)
• EPIC system training and attestation required

Additional Notes

• Guaranteed hours may be adjusted based on census; providers may be called off or placed on-call in 4-hour increments up to one shift in a two-week cycle.
• Facility uses EPIC for charting.
• Scrubs provided for OR personnel; any scrub color acceptable.
• Parking available at daily cost.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a Magnet, teaching, short-term acute care facility with a large staffed bed capacity. The role requires flexibility with floating within the hospital and weekend availability as needed. First-time travel therapists are welcome to apply.