The Respiratory Care Practitioner is responsible for the delivery of skilled respiratory care modalities and interventions to designated patient populations with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities, which requires the use of advanced practitioner skills to intervene in complex patient care situations. This position requires specialized training and experience to perform independent, professional respiratory care, ventilator management, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and clinical evaluation of care, including the establishment of therapy and treatment objectives, and the review of care based on the age and needs of the patient. This position operates independently, under limited supervision. Internal contacts include patient care staff and management. External contacts include patients, families, physicians, outside health care providers, and other organizations. ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS IN OCED (Off Campus Emergency Department) Assists the Registered Nurse or Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP) in providing a variety of patient cares/treatments as directed within their scope of practice. Performs direct patient care activities independently in accordance with MHS policies, and procedures within the WAC RCP scope of practice. · Examples of duties: Assist providers with procedures Rooming of patients in ED to include Vital signs and documentation EKG IV starts and lab draws at request of provider/RN staff Phlebotomy at request of provider/RN staff Patient and family education as requested This role will be located at all hospitals - Auburn Medical Center, Covington Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospital, Tacoma General Hospital and Capital Medical Center.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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