Apply for Bellevue Healthcare RT Assistant (South Sound)

Goal: To develop internal Respiratory Therapists or Respiratory Therapist Assistants who are high achievers and demonstrate consistent attitude and effort in pursuit of excellent customer service and delivery of quality products.

After a 6 month mentorship and training process, the Respiratory Therapist Assistant will be able to assist Bellevue Healthcare Respiratory Therapists with their duties and build a rewarding career in the healthcare industry. If so desired, the Respiratory Therapist Assistant could pursue a career as a Respiratory Therapist with assistance from Bellevue Healthcare if accepted to a local Respiratory Therapy Program.

Structure: The RT Assistant candidate will receive direct training from one of Bellevue Healthcare’s tenured Respiratory Therapists over the course of the timeline outlined below. The RT Assistant will establish, through training, the ability to set up every respiratory device Bellevue Healthcare offers and provide detailed and quality instruction to the end user and/or their caregivers on the use of advanced respiratory devices. The RT Assistant will operate somewhat autonomously with direction and support from a supervising RT. This position will require the RT Assistant to maintain respiratory inventory at assigned branches, provide excellent customer service for customers who need to order advanced respiratory supplies, and demonstrate the ability to utilize a variety of electronic platforms to place orders and follow up with Respiratory customers.

Timeline:
1. CSR Commitment - 3 month commitment needed to fulfill CSR related goals and experience. Work will be completed in Tacoma, Tukwila, Lacey or Bremerton. Target experience includes: CSR level 3 completion if not already a level 3 CSR, showroom experience and culture exposure. Ability to create respiratory related sales orders and become a full time member of the respiratory team. Communicate with the Respiratory Team, and with customers and referral sources regarding orders, setups, etc.
2. Respiratory Therapist Assistant will spend 6 months under a senior Respiratory Therapist. Work will be completed in Tacoma, Tukwila or Lacey, with training in Tacoma. Target experience includes: Nebulizers, Oxygen, PAP devices, Airvo (HFNC), Afflovest (HFCWO), Pulse Oximeters, Non-Invasive Ventilation, Tracheostomy supplies and skills, Invasive Ventilation support, Gomco devices, and any other high end respiratory needs.
3. RT Assistant completion will be determined by Lead Respiratory Therapist Josh Talen. A 5 day assessment period will complete the training. During this period the Respiratory Therapist Assistant will be evaluated by the Lead RT throughout all RT Assistant expectations and responsibilities. After the assessment period is over, the RT Assistant will receive a passing assessment or feedback on further training needed. Once a passing assessment is achieved, territory placement and compensation package will be determined.

Requirements:
-Minimum of 1 year of employment at BHC and relevant work or education experience
-High School Diploma or equivalent
-Demonstrated high customer service skills, communication skills and ability to be a team player
-Demonstrated foundational knowledge of respiratory equipment and related skill
-Demonstrated an ability to problem solve and learn quickly on the job
-Some college preferred but not required

Compensation:

Respiratory Therapist Assistant Completion and Transition:

*Completion of Respiratory Therapy Assistant program does not guarantee entrance into a Respiratory Therapy Program, the individual is responsible to meet each schools’ requirements and Bellevue Healthcare is not affiliated with any of these programs. IF an individual does gain acceptance into a Respiratory Therapy program Bellevue Healthcare’s assistance with tuition and requirements will be discussed at that time.

Senior RT: A Senior RT must be a full time employee within BHC and must hold an RRT credential.

Current Respiratory Therapist Schools:
Tacoma Community College - 2 year Associate's degree
Seattle Community College - 2.5 year Bachelor’s degree*
Highline Community College - 2.5 year Bachelor’s degree*
Spokane Community College - 2.5 year Bachelor’s degree*
Columbia Basin Community College - TBD - most likely Bachelor’s program.

*modified Bachelor’s programs that require more prerequisites than the Associate degree.