RESPIRATORY CARE SPECIALIST
Req #: 244198
Department: HARBORVIEW - RESPIRATORY CARE
Job Location: Harborview Medical Center
Posting Date: 04/21/2025
Closing Info: Closes On 06/30/2025
Salary: $8,245 - $12,901 per month
Other Compensation: This recruitment offers a $5,000 Recruitment Incentive to eligible new grads and those with less than two years of experience and $10,000 for experienced RRTs (2+ yrs) joining UW Medicine#UWMRecruitmentIncentive
OTHER COMPENSATION INCLUDES APPLICABLE DIFFERENTAL PAY
Union Position: Yes
Shift: First Shift
Benefits: your total compensation package. Choose from top medical and dental insurance programs; plan for your future with tax-deferred investing through the UW retirement options; enjoy generous vacation and sick leave policies; and protect yourself and your family with life and long-term disability insurance. For detailed information on Benefits for this position,
Harborview Medical Center is currently recruiting for a RESPIRATORY CARE SPECIALIST to join our Respiratory Care Team!
WORK SCHEDULE
40 hours per week
Inquire About Shift
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Utilize the respiratory process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation) to recommend/consult, prioritize, delegate, coordinate, and provide safe, therapeutic allocation of respiratory resources to patients
Make independent judgments/decisions and takes action regarding a wide range of routine and complex staffing issues
Collaborates with appropriate disciplines to coordinate continuity of patient care from admission through discharge in support of the respiratory, medical and nursing plans of care
Perform specific leadership functions related to clinical practice, education, and/or management as delegated by and in collaboration with the Respiratory Manager
Assume patient care supervisory, and preceptor responsibilities
Provides leadership for unit and departmental activities
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Completion of a respiratory care program approved by the State of Washington Department of Health AND three years of respiratory care therapy experience OR equivalent education/experience.
Must be RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) by Washington State
ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
As the region's only Level I Trauma center, Harborview Medical Center is well known for innovations and excellence in trauma care and its centers of emphasis: Trauma, Burn, Neurosciences, AIDS/STD CARER, and mentally and medically vulnerable populations. In addition to the centers of emphasis, HMC serves a mission population for King County. Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region. HMC is owned by King County and managed by the University of Washington (UW) and serves as a training site for UW's School of Medicine.
Teamwork. Community. Opportunity. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
REQUIREMENTS:
L-LR | RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER - WA State
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at ... or dsouw.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
Req #: 244198
Department: HARBORVIEW - RESPIRATORY CARE
Job Location: Harborview Medical Center
Posting Date: 04/21/2025
Closing Info: Closes On 06/30/2025
Salary: $8,245 - $12,901 per month
Other Compensation: This recruitment offers a $5,000 Recruitment Incentive to eligible new grads and those with less than two years of experience and $10,000 for experienced RRTs (2+ yrs) joining UW Medicine#UWMRecruitmentIncentive
OTHER COMPENSATION INCLUDES APPLICABLE DIFFERENTAL PAY
Union Position: Yes
Shift: First Shift
Benefits: your total compensation package. Choose from top medical and dental insurance programs; plan for your future with tax-deferred investing through the UW retirement options; enjoy generous vacation and sick leave policies; and protect yourself and your family with life and long-term disability insurance. For detailed information on Benefits for this position,
Harborview Medical Center is currently recruiting for a RESPIRATORY CARE SPECIALIST to join our Respiratory Care Team!
WORK SCHEDULE
40 hours per week
Inquire About Shift
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Utilize the respiratory process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation) to recommend/consult, prioritize, delegate, coordinate, and provide safe, therapeutic allocation of respiratory resources to patients
Make independent judgments/decisions and takes action regarding a wide range of routine and complex staffing issues
Collaborates with appropriate disciplines to coordinate continuity of patient care from admission through discharge in support of the respiratory, medical and nursing plans of care
Perform specific leadership functions related to clinical practice, education, and/or management as delegated by and in collaboration with the Respiratory Manager
Assume patient care supervisory, and preceptor responsibilities
Provides leadership for unit and departmental activities
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Completion of a respiratory care program approved by the State of Washington Department of Health AND three years of respiratory care therapy experience OR equivalent education/experience.
Must be RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) by Washington State
ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
As the region's only Level I Trauma center, Harborview Medical Center is well known for innovations and excellence in trauma care and its centers of emphasis: Trauma, Burn, Neurosciences, AIDS/STD CARER, and mentally and medically vulnerable populations. In addition to the centers of emphasis, HMC serves a mission population for King County. Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region. HMC is owned by King County and managed by the University of Washington (UW) and serves as a training site for UW's School of Medicine.
Teamwork. Community. Opportunity. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
REQUIREMENTS:
L-LR | RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER - WA State
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at ... or dsouw.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
Job ID: 480020764
Originally Posted on: 6/6/2025
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