$10,000 Sign On Bonus

Pay Rate: $33.50/hr. - 41.00/hr. / 401k / FT Benefits

Kindred Hospital Seattle – First Hill is an 80-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. We are located in the heart of downtown Seattle, surrounded by a number of shops and restaurants within walking distance.

Job Summary

Respiratory Care Professionals are viewed as integral members of the health care team. You will set up and operate respiratory care equipment used in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and/or illness. Possess knowledge of respiratory pharmacology to administer prescribed medications. You must have knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients ranging from adolescents to geriatrics. Provide instructions to patient when initiating new therapy/equipment and performing diagnostic procedures.

Responsibilities:

Conduct physician-prescribed treatments such as oxygen therapy, bronchial hygiene therapy, medicinal nebulizer therapy, ventilator care, diagnostic testing and assessment/evaluation
Perform arterial punctures, operate blood gas analyzers, measure/determine the acid base balance efficiency of ventilation and metabolism of the respiratory system; ensure adequate ventilation during cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Record treatment and patients’ responses in respiratory care records and patient charts
Report necessary treatments and condition of patients to relief personnel
Report adverse treatment/drug reactions to physician, nurse and/or pharmacy, documenting all information
Perform diagnostic procedures: e.g. 12-lead ECGS, metabolics and pulmonary monitoring
Process respiratory therapy equipment, cleaning, sterilizing and packing as needed

ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

Respiratory Care Practioner

Practioner of Respiratory Care

Practioner of Resp Care

Current State Licensure as a Respiratory Therapist and current BCLS are required.

Kindred’s mission is to help our patients reach their highest potential for health and healing with intensive medical and rehabilitative care through a compassionate patient experience. Kindred’s 61 long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs), along with 18 community-based, short-term acute care hospital campuses from across the nation, became part of ScionHealth with its launch in December 2021. Cornerstone Healthcare Group joined the ScionHealth family of hospitals and hospital services in January 2023. In December 2021, Kindred Healthcare became a part of LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company. As part of this transaction, LifePoint and Kindred also launched a new company, ScionHealth. Today, Kindred’s facilities are now part of either LifePoint or ScionHealth. Specifically, Kindred’s 61 long-term acute care hospitals – along with 18 community-based, short-term acute care hospital campuses from LifePoint – are now a part of ScionHealth.

Respiratory Therapist Full Time Nights

Respiratory Therapist Full Time Nights

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