Respiratory Therapist, Certified

This is a union position 

Salary range: $30.68- $46.51

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Lourdes Health is a spiritually centered, state-of-the-art health care network that continues to respond to our calling. We believe that health care should be effective, safe and available to all people.

Where We Are:

Pasco isn't your average town - here you'll find an eclectic mix of urban and farm culture and there's always an event or outdoor activity. From festivals to farmers markets, there is something of interest taking place in historic downtown Pasco.

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:   

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees. 
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and a minimum of 10 days of paid time off per year (for full time employees) as well as 8 paid holidays per year. 
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. 
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). 
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. 

Position Summary: Delivers routine therapy as delegated by a therapist.
Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance. Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition.
Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources. Monitors, receives, stocks, and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders. Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment. Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment, and performs preventative maintenance and calibration of machines.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Licenses: Certified Respiratory Care Therapist; Valid and Current WA Board of Respiratory Care
• Certifications: (BLS) Basic Life Support required one month from hire/transfer date; (ACLS) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support six months from hire/transfer date; (PALS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support six months from hire/transfer date

EEOC Statement:

Lourdes Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.