Respiratory Therapist II

Respiratory Therapist II

PREREQUISITES:
Will acquire Washington State Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
Two years Hospital Respiratory Therapist experience preferred.
Pulmonary Function Testing experience preferred.
Maintains BLS and ACLS. PALS and NRP certification required within 90 days of hire. 
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrates professionalism and effective people skills in a diverse population.
Effectively communicates in verbal and written English with all customers.
Demonstrates flexibility, adaptability, and the balance to keep organized and positive in a climate of constant change and environment of multiple interruptions.
Demonstrates appropriate decision-making skills and quick follow through on problem issues.
Skill to analyze breathing, tissue, and blood specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide and other gases. Experience with diagnosing lung, breathing disorders, and recommending treatment methods.
Ability to manage ventilators and/or artificial airway devices safely and effectively to support patients experiencing respiratory decompensation.
Ability to respond to Code Blues, RRTs and other urgent calls for care in a reasonably quick manner.
Ability to educate patients and families on subjects of lung disease and effective medication delivery devices in order to maximize their therapy, health, and quality of daily living.