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Harborview Medical Center is currently recruiting for a RESPIRATORY CARE SPECIALIST to join our Respiratory Care Team! WORK SCHEDULE 40 hours per week Inquire About Shift PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Utilize the respiratory process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation) to recommend/consult, prioritize, delegate, coordinate, and provide safe, therapeutic allocation of respiratory resources to patients Make independent judgments/decisions and takes action regarding a wide range of routine and complex staffing issues Collaborates with appropriate disciplines to coordinate continuity of patient care from admission through discharge in support of the respiratory, medical and nursing plans of care Perform specific leadership functions related to clinical practice, education, and/or management as delegated by and in collaboration with the Respiratory Manager Assume patient care supervisory, and preceptor responsibilities Provides leadership for unit and departmental activities REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Completion of a respiratory care program approved by the State of Washington Department of Health AND three years of respiratory care therapy experience OR equivalent education/experience. Must be RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) by Washington State ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER As the region's only Level I Trauma center, Harborview Medical Center is well known for innovations and excellence in trauma care and its centers of emphasis: Trauma, Burn, Neurosciences, AIDS/STD CARER, and mentally and medically vulnerable populations. In addition to the centers of emphasis, HMC serves a mission population for King County. Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region. HMC is owned by King County and managed by the University of Washington (UW) and serves as a training site for UW's School of Medicine. Teamwork. Community. Opportunity. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists and other health professionals. All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. **Compensation, Benefits and Position Details** **Pay Range Minimum:** $98,940.00 annual **Pay Range Maximum:** $154,812.00 annual **Other Compensation:** - **Benefits:** For information about benefits for this position, visit ****************************************************** **Shift:** First Shift (United States of America) **Temporary or Regular?** This is a regular position **FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):** 100.00% **Union/Bargaining Unit:** SEIU 1199NW HMC Respiratory Therapist/Anesthesiology Tech/END Tech **About the UW** Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives - on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. **Our Commitment** The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 (*********************************************************************************************************************** . To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at ************ or ********** . Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law (********************************************************* . University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

A career in caring for animals is a life well lived. We recently went through an ownership/management change in 2025. We strive to be the most professional and knowledgeable pet care team in the PNW. That team is crafted from wonderful and dedicated people who have a passion for animals that exceeds the norm. We are deeply loving, ultra-communicative, supportive, forward-thinking, detail-oriented, open-minded, and safety driven individuals who have banded together to build a terrific team to care for clients' fur-children. Frolic Pet Services is currently hiring Part-Time Dog Walkers & Pet Sitters in various neighborhoods from North Seattle, Downtown, West Seattle, South Seattle, Des Moines, Kent, Auburn to NE Tacoma. Frolic Pet Services is a locally-owned professional pet care company providing various services to clients in the Puget Sound region since 2008. Our team is composed of life-long animal lovers who are deeply dedicated to the well-being of the pets entrusted to their care. Most of our staff have been working with us for 5+ years! We are seeking dedicated do-good-humans to join our team to provide high quality pet sitting and dog walking services to our long list of beloved pets. Our company structure is different from the others - we believe in having W2 employees, not 1099 independent contractors, so that we can offer our staff support, provide expert education, and have stable schedules, among many other benefits. This allows us to focus on our core values to provide clients reliability, consistency, and a professional level of care and safety. If you have a passion for pets, a keen eye for detail, and enjoy a physically active work-life balanced with puppy bellies - Apply now! Check out our website ************************* for a full description of what sets us apart and why we're so proud to welcome another long term staff member to our team! - Read through our pages - About Us, Our Team, and our Careers page! We provide a wide variety of pet care services to clients all over the Puget Sound region, and our services are offered 365 days a year. We have a plethora of services from dog walking to kitty care, daytime drop-ins, vacation care, and even sleepovers - we do it all. Our Dog Walkers/Pet Sitters are provided with expert training and are supported by our small knit office team who work with you to create appointment schedules, with driving routes considered, that are suited to your location and availability. We're always ready to assist when questions arise while you're out spending time with pets. We handle all of the marketing, training, client contact, set up and administration duties so you get to just focus on giving those high quality belly rubs, exercise, and loving care to all the pets! Additionally, we are also looking to expand our office and management team out of Des Moines - if you have experience working in the animal industry, have an animal training background, or want to transition to a pet-centered office career - we'd love to meet with you. See our CAREERS page for more detailed information on how we operate, job duties, responsibilities and requirements. Schedule: We Service North Seattle to NE Tacoma. The area you live in is typically the area you work in - service 'zones' aren't set - we build a custom schedule based on your location and availability. Routes are localized, pre-scheduled, and mapped for efficiency & accuracy by our amazing office team. We have staff who are incredibly helpful even being available for a routine 1 hour window of time! So whether you can work with us 2 hours a week or 25, we encourage you to apply! We also look for backup for all shifts, all locations, on all days to support our team. Zones: North Seattle / Downtown (Metro/Cap) / West Seattle / Mercer Island / South Seattle / Renton / Des Moines-Burien / Kent / Auburn / Federal way / NE Tacoma. Shifts*: Morning 8-10a / Midday 10a-4p / Eve 4-8p / and Overnight "sleepover" in clients' homes typically 7p-7a (adjustable 7-9 with a 12-hour stay). Hours: are depending on client requests and staff availability, while most of our clients have the same recurring schedule every week, we also have a lot of clients who add-in for last minute needs or go on vacation. Due to the nature of pet care, exact hours may vary based on client requests in your coverage zone(s). If you are able to travel to another zone, more hours may be available! Responsibilities Provide professional and high-quality pet care Dog walking and pet sitting duties for regular weekly, one-time, & vacation-care clients, i.e. cleaning, feeding, walking at various pace, playing, petting, brushing, pet waste clean-up, light housekeeping, medication administration, etc. Provide dog walking at pace for individual pet need as well as guidance to stay on track with their owners training regimens. Communicate with the Frolic office and clients, and provide appointment updates & cute pet photos/videos via our app. Update our team about any changes with clients details or instructions, especially regarding pets, home instructions, locations, entry, safety, etc. Be able to keep an attentive eye out for potential issues or problems; provide quality attention in relation to the health and safety of all the pets you work with. Additional and more detailed responsibilities will be highlighted in the interview process and at hire. Qualifications: Previous experience in the animal industry is highly desired, but not required - dog walker, dog trainer, veterinary technician, vet tech, vet customer service representative or receptionist, kennel tech, dog handler, doggy daycare camp or boarding, animal caretaker, etc. Most importantly, must deeply love animals and have a caring personality putting safety and pet happiness first. Must be 21 years of age or older. Valid driver's license and reliable & insured vehicle required. (Additionally, some bike/scooter usage may be considered in certain areas) Reliable smartphone with data package, messaging, GPS, email, phone, and camera required. (You will be required to download an app and use it throughout your entire working day with location services activated - Battery backup highly encouraged) Vaccination against COVID-19 as recommended by the CDC. Some clients are still requesting masking in their homes. Possess a high level of patience, calm demeanor, and problem-solving attitude. Things can occasionally go not-quite-as-expected when dealing with pets, so a cool head with a focus on safety is a must! Attention to detail regarding situational awareness, written instructions and pet health. Highly communicative, team player, and comfortable asking questions or addressing possible issues. Adjustable to a changing schedule - clients adding in, adjusted requested arrival times, and covering for your co-workers when they're out sick or on vacation. Time management, self-motivated, and able to stay on task with little or no supervision. Friendly and outgoing personality, able to interact and communicate with clients and co-workers in a consistently professional manner. Deeply trustworthy, able to pass a background check and provide references Physical Requirements: Physicality is required for this job as it is highly active. Since safety is our top priority for you and the pets, our requirements reflect that. While we do train basic body mechanics, dog walking leash handling, human body adjustments for dog body language you'll need to meet the following requirements. Please note that we walk a LOT, and depending on your schedule, it's possible to have a full day of back to back dog walk appointments scheduled (30-60 minute appointments each) for possibly 4-6 hours of 'walk time'. While each client has pets with different exercise needs, most clients need help getting their dogs tired out - so not all appointments are a leisurely stroll with an elderly pup. We also walk on different pathways and in all kinds of weather so coordination along with pace is needed to be successful. Able to walk at a moderate-to-fast pace (including hills) for long periods of time in all weather conditions, for approximately 4-10 miles a day (depending on hours). Based on WA L&I guidance with regards to dog walking (multiple dogs on leash) and pet sitting services the following physical requirements apply to all jobs at Frolic Pet Services: Frequency Guidelines: N: Never (not at all) S: Seldom (1 - 10% of the time) O: Occasional (11 - 33% of the time) F: Frequent (34 - 66% of the time) C: Constant (67 - 100% of the time) Sitting - O (During travel, between appointments, and at cat-only visits. ) Standing - C Walking - C Heights/Stairs - O (Stairs in and outside of clients homes and high rise buildings, uneven ground outside, adverse services) Twisting at the Waist - F (Working with dogs and cats, leash handling, cleaning up after pets and providing basic housekeeping within the home) Bending/Stooping - F Squatting/Kneeling - F Crawling - S Reaching Out - C Talking/Hearing/Seeing - C Working Above Shoulders - O Handling/Grasping - C Wrist (Flexion/extension) - C Grasp (Forceful) - C Fine Finger Manipulation - C Foot Controls - C Driving - F Repetitive Motion - F Lifting (70) lbs. Carrying (70) lbs. Pushing/Pulling (70+) lbs.+ (Walking dog(s) of various sizes and handling them with a leash) Compensation & Benefits $21-22/hr starting base, DOE. **INCLUDES paid drive times between appointments** Percentage commission (approx $70+ per night) when providing "Sleepover" services in clients homes; individual overnight appointments that take place outside of regular consecutively scheduled hours. i.e. 7pm-7am but only providing up to 2.5 hours of actual 'working' time. Tips (client dependent but most of our employees regularly receive approximately 15-30% tips for providing excellent service!) Paid training - both guided study and hands on with our dog trainer. Mileage reimbursement is usually available for coverage out of your dedicated zones. Dog walking gear & uniforms provided. W2 employee state and federal benefits (ie WA Paid Sick/Safe Leave) Full time positions are eligible for medical, PTO, and other great benefits after a standard waiting period. We're also hoping to implement retirement plan options in the near future! Depending on your availability, location, skill level, and qualifications, additional positions and promotion opportunities are available! APPLY on our website or through the site you saw this ad in Application Process: The Application should take you approximately 20-25 minutes and includes a series of basic questions that tells us a little about your experience and availability. Once we have reviewed your application, we will reach out for a short introductory phone interview or zoom call, then invite you to our home office in Des Moines for an in-person interview and dog walk with our trainer! Frolic Pet Services embraces diversity and opposes discrimination. Candidates must be eligible to work in the US and have the ability to perform all duties as assigned with or without reasonable accommodations.

Job Description Please continue reading to discover why we aren't your average pet care company! Are you in search of a part-time job that offers the perfect balance between fun and flexibility? Do you adore spending quality time with pets and would love to work for a company that shares the same passion as you? Want to avoid owing a significant amount in taxes at the end of the year (which can easily happen if you get hired by a company that requires you to work as an independent contractor)? Want to improve your overall health? Spending time with pets has proven health benefits, such as reducing stress, lowering blood pressure, and improving mood! If you answered "yes" to the questions above, we have the purr-fect opportunity for you! At The Pet Care Club Of Seattle, we prioritize recognition and respect for our team members' hard work, making this a rewarding opportunity for anyone passionate about pets. Apply today and be part of a company where your dedication truly makes a difference! Plus, as an employee, you won't have to worry about handling and paying your own taxes like independent contractors do! We are currently looking for passionate pet lovers who are available anytime between 8 am and 5 pm Monday through Friday (10am-3pm is our busiest time!) or weekends to join our team of dog walkers. Our team offers a dynamic and supportive environment and the opportunity to create lifelong friendships with people who share your passion! We have been providing our enrichment-focused pet services for over 17 years and have an outstanding reputation. We currently have available positions in and around Edmonds and Mountlake Terrace, but also service Ballard, Queen Anne, Shoreline, Bothell, Mill Creek, and all the neighborhoods in between! Open Positions: Dog Walkers: Become a canine companion extraordinaire! Do you have midday availability (10am-3pm are our busiest hours) during the weekdays? Apply now to join our team! Pet Sitters: Be a purr-fessional in providing pet and cat visits, almost overnight stays, and optional full overnight services at clients' homes. This role requires availability during weekends and evenings. And guess what? These services can be combined with a weekly dog walking schedule! Work Schedule & Duties: You'll need a reliable car, as driving is required for this job. Checking emails and reviewing your daily schedule each morning. Stay connected through email, Gchat, and our app. Attend mandatory quarterly team meetings (we also offer virtual monthly meetings, which are optional but encouraged for team bonding!) Complete journal entries with photos for each service. Perks for Our Pack: 401(k) with employer match after one year Gratuity from our clients that go 100% to you We do not limit time off requests (within reason, of course!) Bi-monthly direct deposit payments Paid training to become a Pet Care Club Certified Pro Holiday bonus pay We promote from within, providing growth opportunities for leadership & management roles! Ditch the fancy threads - comfy clothes are encouraged W-2 employee status (no independent contracting here) Our Client Experience Team handles the logistics so you can focus on the furry fun Qualifications: Experience caring for pets (personal, friends, family, you name it!) Understanding of basic animal behavior. Comfortable around shy or nervous pets. A true team player who enjoys collaborating with other fur-less pack members. Customer service skills. Excellent communication skills (with both humans and furry friends!) Punctuality and organization are a must. Positive, dependable attitude. Tech-savvy enough to access the internet/email on a computer and smartphone. If this sounds like your ideal job, apply now! Together, we'll make tails wag and purrs echo around Seattle. Job Type: Part-time | Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour Looking for: customer service, healthcare, nanny, associate, clerk, target, kennel tech, student, retired Powered by JazzHR ROPYivkhwf

Job Description Frolic Pet Services is currently seeking animal lovers in the greater Seattle area to join our dedicated team of professional Pet Sitters & Dog Walkers! We currently have various part-time positions open in multiple locations between North Seattle and Federal Way! We serve our clients 365 days a year typically from 8a-6pm including overnight stays in their homes - Your unique schedule might be a great fit for us! Please go Directly to ********************************* to Apply! ***PLEASE NOTE: Our Full Job Advertisement is located on our website - it describes the position in detail along with duties, responsibilities, physical requirements, pay and structure of our company!**** If you're curious to find out more about us check out our website that describes why we're the top pet sitting company in the PNW! Frolic is a well-established, local-family-owned, women-led company that provides a wide range of in-home pet care services across the Puget Sound area. Under new management! Unlike some gig apps, Frolic's staff are W2 employees! We offer flexible schedules customized to your availability, thorough training & education, direct support from our local office team, and other benefits! We are small, yet experienced team that strives to be the most experienced team in the PNW! You would provide services to clients nearby your home - within 15/20 minutes. Our service areas are from North Seattle down to Federal Way/NE Tacoma - all neighborhoods in-between - (Northgate, Ballard, Wallingford, Greenlake, Magnolia, Queen Ann, Central District, Capitol Hill, Downtown Seattle, Beacon Hill, Columbia City, West Seattle, Burien, Renton, Normandy Park, Des Moines, Seatac, Kent, Auburn, Federal Way.) If you are a pet lover looking for a career or a part time dedicated fun job in an industry you are passionate about, we would love to hear from you! Most of our staff have been with us for 5+ years! (Please note that as we are hiring for multiple locations, some positions may not be visible on job seeking websites/services due to automatic filtering, so please check our website for accurate information about positions open near you! Applying with us takes about 15 minutes, and all applications are screened by real people, not AI!) Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Frolic Pet Services is currently seeking animal lovers in the greater Seattle area to join our dedicated team of professional Pet Sitters & Dog Walkers! We currently have various part-time positions open in multiple locations between North Seattle and Federal Way! We serve our clients 365 days a year typically from 8a-6pm including overnight stays in their homes - Your unique schedule might be a great fit for us! Please go Directly to ********************************* to Apply! ***PLEASE NOTE: Our Full Job Advertisement is located on our website - it describes the position in detail along with duties, responsibilities, physical requirements, pay and structure of our company!**** If you're curious to find out more about us check out our website that describes why we're the top pet sitting company in the PNW! Frolic is a well-established, local-family-owned, women-led company that provides a wide range of in-home pet care services across the Puget Sound area. Under new management! Unlike some gig apps, Frolic's staff are W2 employees! We offer flexible schedules customized to your availability, thorough training & education, direct support from our local office team, and other benefits! We are small, yet experienced team that strives to be the most experienced team in the PNW! You would provide services to clients nearby your home - within 15/20 minutes. Our service areas are from North Seattle down to Federal Way/NE Tacoma - all neighborhoods in-between - (Northgate, Ballard, Wallingford, Greenlake, Magnolia, Queen Ann, Central District, Capitol Hill, Downtown Seattle, Beacon Hill, Columbia City, West Seattle, Burien, Renton, Normandy Park, Des Moines, Seatac, Kent, Auburn, Federal Way.) If you are a pet lover looking for a career or a part time dedicated fun job in an industry you are passionate about, we would love to hear from you! Most of our staff have been with us for 5+ years! (Please note that as we are hiring for multiple locations, some positions may not be visible on job seeking websites/services due to automatic filtering, so please check our website for accurate information about positions open near you! Applying with us takes about 15 minutes, and all applications are screened by real people, not AI!)