Seattle Children's is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Level II for a job in Medina, Washington. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Respiratory Therapist Discipline: Allied Health Professional Duration: Ongoing Employment Type: Staff As an integral member of the Transport Team, the Transport RT functions within the Scope of Practice as defined by Washington State, the AARC Scope and Standards for Respiratory Care Practice, and adheres to Seattle Children's Hospital policies/procedures and guidelines of care. Responsible for the safety of patients prior to and during transport to medical care facilities. This includes the provision of basic patient care as well as advanced life support measures required to stabilize the critically ill or injured patient, demonstration of proficiency in neonatal and pediatric critical care respiratory practices and knowledge of the adaptations necessary for patient management in the ambulance or aircraft and during transit. The Transport RT must also be familiar with ambulance and aircraft operating procedures and safety practices. Must be available for on-call and as scheduled. Assists in meeting Seattle Children's strategic goals by incorporating the initiatives to support the strategic plans into the daily work, i.e. Continuous Improvement and Innovation (CII), Seattle Children's Values, etc. The Transport RT serves as a team member along with Registered Nurses, and Emergency Medical Technicians within the mobile transport team. Must be available for call. This position may be based at Main Campus or at one of the off campus bases. Off campus bases may be at Seattle Children's locations, or at another site that is decided based on volume and efficiency. Required Education and Experience Graduate of accredited school of Respiratory Therapy. Minimum of two (2) years current pediatric intensive care (PICU), cardiac intensive care (CICU), or neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) experience. Required Credentials Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC). Current Washington State RCP License. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required to be obtained within three (3) months of start date. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP). Those without NRP will be required to obtain NRP during the orientation, but no later than six (6) months from the start date within the position. As per the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), for RT's performing moderately complex point of care testing, a copy of a diploma or transcript of the highest level of academic achievement to be on record with Human Resources upon hire. For personnel trained outside of the U.S., records of diploma/transcript must provide documented equivalency evaluation by a foreign credentialing agency. A current passport or WA Enhanced ID is a prerequisite to hiring. Those without a passport will be required to obtain a passport no later than three months from the start date within the position. Must have passport available during all shifts. Must carry passport on all transports. Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy or Health Related Field. Neonatal-Pediatric Specialty certification (NPS) from the AARC. Neonatal-Pediatric Transport (C-NPT). Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care or other health related field. Compensation Range $41.39 - $66.98 per hourSalary Information This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided. Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors. Benefits Information Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website [www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits]( Us Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children’s –- to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? HOPECARECURE Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families’ ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho – the largest region of any children’s hospital in the country. In 2022, U.S. News & World Report once again ranked Seattle Children’s among the nation’s best children’s hospitals – for the 30th year in a row. For more than a decade, Seattle Children’s has been nationally ranked in all 10 specialty areas evaluated by U.S. News & World Report. We are honored to be the top-ranked pediatric hospital in Washington and the Pacific Northwest. As a Magnet designated institution, and classified among America’s best large employers by Forbes, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity and Innovation. Whether it’s delivering frontline care to our patients in a kind and caring manner, practicing the highest standards of quality and safety, or being relentlessly curious as we work towards eradicating childhood diseases, these values are the fabric of our culture and community. The future starts here. Our Commitment to Diversity Our community welcomes diverse experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our increasingly diverse patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. The people who work at Seattle Children’s are members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to be ourselves within this community, which cultivates and promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels. Seattle Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer. Seattle Children's Job ID R243355. Posted job title: Respiratory Care Therapist Ii, Transport Team About Seattle Children's Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we are here to do. That’s because at Seattle Children’s, compassionate care, breakthrough research and generous donors come together every day for the children, and the families, who need us. Over a century later, we continue to fight relentlessly to make sure there’s no such thing as “out of options” and to make sure kids who “didn't have a chance” can have the childhoods they deserve. At Seattle Children’s, we’re united by a compelling mission: We provide hope, care and cures to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. HopeCareCure Benefits Medical benefits Dental benefits Vision benefits 403b retirement plan Life insurance Continuing Education