Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Spokane Valley, WA

Key Responsibilities Provide respiratory therapy services across multiple departments including medical-surgical, critical care, and emergency settings, primarily for adult and geriatric patients. Participate in care of pediatric and infant patients as needed, with Bubble CPAP patients requiring transfer to NICU after two or more hours.

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist – 12-Hour Nights

Location

Spokane Valley, WA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM | Every other weekend required | Schedule released 6 weeks at a time

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services across multiple departments including medical-surgical, critical care, and emergency settings, primarily for adult and geriatric patients
• Manage and monitor patients on ventilators (Getinge Servo-u), BiPAP, HFNC, Bubble CPAP, and other respiratory equipment
• Utilize EPIC EMR for documentation and patient care management
• Rotate assignments across departments within the facility each shift, providing coverage as needed in a small community hospital setting
• Participate in care of pediatric and infant patients as needed, with Bubble CPAP patients requiring transfer to NICU after two or more hours
• Complete a facility orientation day and up to three precepted shifts prior to independent practice

Required Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• Active certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NRP, and PALS
• Minimum of 2 years of respiratory therapy experience required
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR required
• Demonstrated experience with ventilators, BiPAP, HFNC, and general respiratory equipment
• Critical care experience required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in a nursery or neonatal setting is helpful, though candidates holding NRP without nursery experience will be considered
• Comfort working in a smaller community hospital environment with cross-departmental coverage expectations
• Familiarity with Pyxis medication dispensing systems

Why Join Us

• Work in a supportive team environment at a Level 3 Trauma Center with RT manager and team lead support available on the unit
• Enjoy free parking and a collaborative team culture that values engaged, positive-attitude travelers who integrate well with permanent staff