Independent Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT) – Acute Care

MultiCare Health System; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

MultiCare Auburn Medical Center in Auburn, WA is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide skilled respiratory care, ventilator support and diagnostic/therapeutic procedures. You will develop and evaluate therapy goals for diverse patient populations under limited supervision, collaborating with care teams.

Requirements include AMA-approved training, RRT, WA license, ACLS/NRP/PALS credentials within 90 days, and at least one year of acute care experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Training program.
• Registered as an RRT with the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the State of Washington.
• ACLS, NRP and PALS credentials required within 90 days of hire, depending on patient population.
• Health Care Provider level CPR certification is required.
• Minimum of 1 year of acute care experience in respiratory therapy and critical care; RRT preferred.
• Internal candidates not meeting minimum education qualifications may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Deliver skilled respiratory care modalities and interventions.
• Perform ventilator management, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Conduct clinical evaluation of care and establish therapy objectives.
• Review care plans based on patient age and needs; operate independently under limited supervision.

Education

AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Training program

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Washington State Respiratory Care Practitioner license

ACLS

NRP

PALS

CPR certification

Minimum 1 year acute care experience in respiratory therapy

Job description

MultiCare Auburn Medical Center in Auburn, WA is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide skilled respiratory care, ventilator support and diagnostic/therapeutic procedures. You will develop and evaluate therapy goals for diverse patient populations under limited supervision, collaborating with care teams.

Requirements include AMA-approved training, RRT, WA license, ACLS/NRP/PALS credentials within 90 days, and at least one year of acute care experience.