Job Details

Respiratory Care Practitioner - Multiple Openings
Location: Spokane, Washington
Job Type: Full-Time

Available Openings (Multiple Units)

• Respiratory Care Practitioner - PICU
• Respiratory Care Practitioner - NICU
• Respiratory Care Practitioner - Central Core
• Respiratory Care Practitioner - Children's Hospital Float
• Respiratory Care Practitioner - Central NICU/PICU Float
• Respiratory Care Practitioner - Core (Multiple Positions)

The Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) is responsible for delivering high-quality respiratory care services across assigned units, including critical care environments such as PICU and NICU. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of modern respiratory therapy practices and the ability to collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
The RCP will operate advanced respiratory equipment, provide life-support interventions, and ensure optimal patient outcomes through evidence-based practices.
At Providence, caregivers are valued and empowered to deliver patient-centered, whole-person care in a collaborative and mission-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care & Patient Management

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate respiratory care plans
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing teams to optimize patient outcomes
• Deliver respiratory therapy treatments including oxygen therapy and airway management
• Assist in emergency and resuscitation procedures

Advanced Respiratory Support

• Operate and manage mechanical ventilators and life-support systems
• Monitor patient response and adjust therapy accordingly
• Perform diagnostic procedures and patient assessments

Equipment & Procedures

• Maintain and troubleshoot respiratory care equipment
• Ensure proper use of monitoring and resuscitation devices
• Follow all protocols for infection control and patient safety

Collaboration & Compliance

• Work closely with interdisciplinary teams across units
• Complete required department and unit-specific orientation programs
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards

Required Qualifications (Must-Haves)

• Education meeting requirements for Respiratory Care certification/licensure
• Washington Respiratory Care Practitioner License (Required upon hire)
• BLS Certification - American Heart Association (Required upon hire)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in critical care settings (PICU/NICU preferred)
• Experience with ventilators and advanced respiratory support systems
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills

Core Competencies

• Respiratory Therapy & Critical Care Expertise
• Ventilator & Life Support Management
• Patient Assessment & Clinical Judgment
• Team Collaboration & Communication
• Emergency Response & Resuscitation
• Attention to Detail & Patient Safety

Work Environment

• Acute care hospital setting
• May include floating across units (NICU, PICU, Core, Children's Hospital)
• Fast-paced, high-acuity clinical environment

Recruiter Submission Template

Full Name:
Degree Major with University and Completion Year:

• Washington Respiratory Care Practitioner License (Required upon hire)
• BLS Certification - American Heart Association (Required upon hire)

Total experience as Respiratory Care Practitioner:
Total experience NICU, PICU, Core, Children's Hospital:
Motivation / Reason for Relocation (if not local to Spokane, Washington):
Contact Number:
Email ID:
LinkedIn Profile URL:
Full Address (Street, City, State, Zip Code):
Notice Period (in weeks):
Current Work Authorization Status:
Expected Salary:
Are you able to relocate on your own expenses and work in Spokane, Washington?