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Providence St. Joseph Health Respiratory Care Practitioner - Respiratory Therapy in Richland, Washington
Description Kadlec is offering up to a $30,000 hiring bonus and relocation assistance for eligible external candidates who meet all conditions for payment - this is in addition to the fantastic benefits and compensation package offered by Kadlec that begin on your first day of employment. Respiratory Care Practitioner and Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner - Respiratory Therapy Unit - Kadlec Regional Medical Center Richland, WA This is a combined posting for a Respiratory Care Practitioners and Senior Respiratory Care Practitioners. The requirements of each role are listed below under each associated title. Consideration for each role will be based on qualifications. If you have the qualifications of any one of these three positions, we encourage you to apply. Under the direction of the leadership of Respiratory Therapy services, the Respiratory Therapist is responsible to see that all treatments/procedures are carried out according to the provider orders. Respiratory therapy operates within all areas of the medical center and assignments will be made based on skills and abilities. Care is provided in areas of the medical center, including but not limited to NICU, Adult ICU, Emergency Department, Birth Center and general medicine. Respiratory Therapists may also work in the outpatient pulmonary rehab area, as well. Pulmonary Function Lab operates as a separate entity and requires additional specialized training. Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Kadlec Regional Medical Center and 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. Respiratory Care Practitioner Shift details: 7 RCP openings - full-time, 0.9 FTE (36 working hours per week), variable shift. Required qualifications: Graduated from an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy Washington Respiratory Care Practitioner License is required upon hire National Provider BLS - American Heart Association is required upon hire National Provider ACLS - American Heart Association is required within 90 days of hire National Provider PALS - American Heart Association is required within 90 days of hire Preferred qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited educational institution Additional specialty certification upon hire 1 year of Respiratory Care Practitioner experience in an acute care medical setting. Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner Shift details: 2 Senior RCP openings - full-time, 0.9 FTE (36 working hours per week), variable shift. Required qualifications: Graduated from an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy Washington Respiratory Care Practitioner License is required upon hire National Provider BLS - American Heart Association is required upon hire National Provider ACLS - American Heart Association is required within 90 days of hire National Provider PALS - American Heart Association is required within 90 days of hire 2 years of Respiratory care practitioner experience in an acute care medical setting. Preferred qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited educational institution. Recent NICU, adult CCU and open heart experience. Why Join Providence? Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of providing safe, compassionate care. About Providence At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that