Acute Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Ventilator Specialist

MultiCare Health System; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Job summary

The Respiratory Care Practitioner at MultiCare Auburn Medical Center provides skilled respiratory care to diverse patient populations, including ventilator management and diagnostic procedures, operating with limited supervision. Candidates must graduate from an AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Training program, be NBRC-registered as RRT, hold WA state licensure as RCP, and obtain ACLS/NRP/PALS within 90 days.

CPR certification is required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Training program is required.
• Registered as RRT with NBRC and licensed as RCP in Washington is required.
• ACLS/NRP/PALS credentials needed within 90 days of hire depending on patient population.
• CPR certification at Health Care Provider level is required.
• Minimum of 1 year acute care experience in respiratory therapy and critical care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver skilled respiratory care modalities and interventions.
• Ventilator management and diagnostic/therapeutic procedures.
• Review care with age-appropriate objective and objective setting.
• Operate independently with limited supervision; coordinate with care team.

Education

AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Training program

Registered as RRT NBRC

Licensed as RCP WA

ACLS/NRP/PALS within 90 days

CPR certification

1 year acute care experience in respiratory therapy

Job description

The Respiratory Care Practitioner at MultiCare Auburn Medical Center provides skilled respiratory care to diverse patient populations, including ventilator management and diagnostic procedures, operating with limited supervision. Candidates must graduate from an AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Training program, be NBRC-registered as RRT, hold WA state licensure as RCP, and obtain ACLS/NRP/PALS within 90 days.

CPR certification is required.