Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner

Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner

Join our team as a Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner in the Respiratory Therapy Department at Providence Holy Family Hospital in Spokane, WA. This full-time position offers a night shift schedule and is responsible for helping to maintain or restore maximum functioning of the patient's cardiopulmonary system in accordance with physician orders and departmental protocols.

The Sr. Respiratory Care Practitioner is required to exercise initiative in developing ideas or in responding to or adjusting problem situations. Supervised by the Charge Therapist/Lead Therapist or Supervisor, this role involves interpreting and applying operating procedures, technical standards, and protocols to problems of varying degrees of complexity. The practitioner also serves as a preceptor and mentor in the department and acts as a liaison with others in the hospital.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Job Description

• Help maintain or restore maximum functioning of the patient's cardiopulmonary system
• Exercise initiative in developing ideas or responding to problem situations
• Interpret and apply operating procedures, technical standards, and protocols
• Serve as preceptor and mentor in the department

Requirements

• Coursework/Training Education to meet certification, license or registration requirement
• Upon hire: Washington Respiratory Care Practitioner License
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• 4 years Acute Care experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
• Sufficient experience to work effectively in critical care areas and NICU

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Care

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching
• Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Life insurance and disability insurance
• Time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays)
• Voluntary benefits and well-being resources

Community Overview

Providence has been serving the Inland Northwest since 1886 when Mother Joseph and the Sisters of Providence founded Sacred Heart Medical Center. Today, Providence is the largest health care provider in Washington located in communities large and small across the state. In eastern Washington, Providence provides care throughout Spokane, Stevens, and Walla Walla counties.

Our award-winning medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics, and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.