Per Diem Respiratory Care Practitioner

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Announcement #258867

Jefferson Healthcare is looking for a per diem Respiratory Care Practitioner to join our team! As a Respiratory Care Practitioner, you will be responsible for providing Cardiopulmonary Care Services under specific physician's orders, and following department policies and procedures. May include cardiopulmonary care for newborns. We have a tight-knit team that is committed to providing the very best patient care. Our ideal candidate is committed to providing the best care to patients, is a team player (we all rely on each other!), and great communicator who loves to learn.

Jefferson Healthcare is one of the Top Employers on the beautiful Olympic Peninsula and near Seattle, Victoria, BC, and Vancouver. We are a DNV-accredited, 5-star rated 25-bed Critical Access Hospital with six rural health clinics and a wide scope of specialty services; we provide exceptional care for more than 25,000 residents of East Jefferson County.

Port Townsend has been named as one of the coolest small towns in America...with good reason. There are festivals, endless recreational/hiking/skiing/sailing activities, great places to eat, and a strong and vibrant community feel. National Geographic calls Port Townsend "one of the most sophisticated places west of Seattle" and 16 Best Places to Live in the US in 2015 (nearby Port Angeles by Outdoors Magazine).

What we can offer you:

• 15% wage increase in place of benefits
• Hands-on training
• Opportunities for advancement

What you'll need:

• Current Washington State Respiratory Therapist License required
• Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy required
• BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications required
• Must stay current in knowledge base, certifications, and licenses indicated above, and meet Hospital-mandated education requirements
• One or more years of previous clinical experience preferred
• Labor and Delivery experience preferred

Schedule: Per Diem; 0-16 hours/week; Day Shift

To apply: Please visit our careers website at https://jeffersonhealthcare.org/healthcare-careers/

Open until filled.

Jefferson Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

* Candidates who accept a written offer of employment must pass a background check and may be required to undergo 11-panel testing for commonly abused controlled substances, including marijuana, in accordance with our policy.