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Registered Respiratory Therapist
Job Description
Job Details Position:
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)Location:
Colville, Washington Shift:
Day Shift - 3 x 12-hour shifts (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)Start Date:
August 24, 2026Job Duration:
13 weeks Requirements Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapy experience Family maternity and OB experience is required , including C-section support Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential Active Washington State Respiratory Care License Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications Experience with Epic electronic medical records Proficiency in: Adult critical care and emergency respiratory care Arterial punctures and arterial blood gas (ABG) interpretation Ventilator management (CPAP, BiPAP, SIMV, HFNC, mechanical ventilation) Airway management, tracheostomy care, oxygen therapy, and nebulizer treatments Respiratory medication administration Assisting with high-risk deliveries and neonatal respiratory support Ability to care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients Willingness to float between designated facilities as needed Responsibilities Assess, treat, and monitor patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions. Administer prescribed respiratory therapies and medications. Perform arterial blood gas sampling and interpret results. Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot ventilators and other respiratory care equipment. Provide airway management, oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, and tracheostomy care. Assist with labor and delivery cases, including C-sections, and provide neonatal respiratory support when required. Respond to respiratory emergencies and collaborate with rapid response teams. Accurately document patient care using the Epic electronic medical record system. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans. Adhere to all clinical protocols, infection prevention standards, and patient safety guidelines while delivering high-quality respiratory care.Pay:
$50.00 - $55.00 per hourExperience:
RRT:
2 years (Required) Family maternity andOB:
1 year (Required)License/Certification:
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (Required) Washington State Respiratory Care License (Required) BLS Certification (Required) ACLS Certification (Required) NRP Certification (Required) PALS Certification (Required)Work Location:
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What they do
A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.
$83,959 / year median in Washington
+12% projected growth