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

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Position Details

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Location: Seattle, Washington
• Facility: Kindred Hospital Seattle - First Hill
• Employment Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing Cardiopulmonary Services, following protocols approved by the medical staff 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 gas analysis

Facility Requirements

• Certifications:

  • Must have NBRC RRT certification
  • Must have Washington State RT license
  • Must have ACLS & BLS certifications (American Heart Association)

Submission Requirements

To be considered for the role, please ensure the following information is included in your submission:

• Years of Clinical Experience
• Years of Travel Experience
• EMR Experience
• Certifications on file
• Previous employment at a Kindred Hospital facility (if applicable)
• Attached documents: SSN & DOB, RTR, and Vendor Submittal Packet
• Availability for interviews over the next 72 hours

Additional Information

• Facility setting and number of beds
• Work schedule (days needed, hours or shift)
• EMR system used at the facility
• Dress code and parking information

This position may require floating to other units, and candidates with pending state licenses may be considered.