Respiratory Care Assistant

Where You’ll Work

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.  While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!

Job Summary and Responsibilities

The Respiratory Care Assistant assists the Respiratory Therapist by cleaning/disinfecting respiratory equiment; setting up and testing respiratory equipment; delivering/setting up/changing respiratory equipment at the bedside; and performing select patient care procedures/tests under the direction of a Respiratory Therapist.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Certification as a Nursing Assistant (NA-C), or current enrollment with at least 3rd qtr standing in a therapist-level, Joint Review Committee for Respiratory Therapy Education (JRCRTE)-approved Respiratory Therapy Program.  
• Current valid CPR certification required
• Basic computer skills required
• Understanding of respiratory equiment assembly, use and troublshooting
• Working knowledge of respiratory protocols;
• Strong interperonal skills
• The ability to attend to details and ability to remain organized and calm during stressful situations required.

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We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.