Overview

**Sign on bonus and relocation available for qualified candidates.**

Are you a RT who works in LTC/SNF and is tired of your work day being measured by unrealistic productivity targets and trying to balance treatment minutes with hefty documentation requirements? Do you dream of using your skills to make a difference for underserved populations and people with no resources of their own? Are you ready to get creative and be encouraged to think outside the box when creating treatment plans that focus on improving quality of life versus basic functional outcomes? Come make the world a better place every day at Bailey Boushay House!

Baily-Boushay House part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.

Virginia Mason offers much more than competitive compensation and benefits. With continuing education opportunities and the added potential of relocation assistance, you will find our commitment to your well-being is both rewarding and refreshing. There is also the lifestyle benefit that comes with finding yourself in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. Surrounded by the vibrancy and sophistication of one of the country's most livable cities, finding the perfect urban or outdoor pursuit will instinctively and pleasurably become second nature.

Responsibilities

This position provides respiratory care to a diverse patient population. Care may include therapeutic, diagnostic, patient teaching, prevention, and patient assessment.

We deliver inspired people to do meaningful work.

Qualifications

- Requires an understanding of respiratory physiology; comprehensive knowledge of ventilators and other technical equipment; a working knowledge of lab CXR data; and strong interpersonal skills.- Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Respiratory Care Degree from a Regionally Accredited, and CoARC certified RT program.

- 1 year of hosptal experience, this experience may include clinical experience obtained while enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program.- Requires licensures as a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner by the State of WA and active CPR/BLS certification.Prefer a Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy (BSRT) or Bachelor of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy (BASRT) form a Regionally Accredited, and COARC certified RT program.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.