Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner - System Float

MultiCare Health System; Auburn, Washington, Mahomet (AL, District of Columbia, IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide exceptional care to patients with respiratory challenges. This dynamic role involves delivering advanced respiratory modalities, managing ventilators, and performing critical diagnostic procedures. With a focus on patient-centered care, you will work independently and collaboratively with a team of healthcare professionals. Join a mission-driven organization that values belonging, integrity, and excellence while offering flexible schedules and opportunities for growth. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient lives, this position is for you.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Opportunities for growth

Safe workplaces

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy Training program.
• Registered (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver skilled respiratory care modalities to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies.
• Perform direct patient care activities independently.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Patient Care

Ventilator Management

Diagnostic Procedures

Critical Care

Education

AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy Training

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Job description

Job Description for Respiratory Care Practitioner

You Belong Here.

At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

This role is to float throughout the system for all RRT needs in the Puget Sound Area. Hospitals included are:

• Auburn Medical Center
• Covington Medical Center
• Good Samaritan Hospital
• Tacoma General Hospital
• Allenmore Hospital
• Capital Medical Center

Additional Expectations in OCED (Off Campus Emergency Department)

Assists the Registered Nurse or Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP) in providing a variety of patient cares/treatments as directed within their scope of practice.

Performs direct patient care activities independently in accordance with MHS policies and procedures within the WAC RCP scope of practice. Examples include:

• Assist providers with procedures
• Rooming of patients in ED, including vital signs and documentation
• EKG
• IV starts and lab draws at the request of provider/RN staff
• Phlebotomy at request of provider/RN staff
• Patient and family education as requested

FTE: 0.9, Shift: Variable, Schedule: Variable

Position Summary

The Respiratory Care Practitioner is responsible for delivering skilled respiratory care modalities and interventions to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies, requiring advanced practitioner skills for complex care situations. This includes independent, professional respiratory care, ventilator management, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and clinical evaluation of care, tailored to patient age and needs. The position operates independently with limited supervision, interacting with patient care staff, management, patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare providers.

Requirements

• Graduate of an AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy Training program
• Registered (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) with the State of Washington
• Registry eligibility notice to sit for RRT exam from NBRC required
• Advanced cardiac life support credential within 90 days of hire depending on patient population: ACLS, NRP, PALS
• Health Care Provider level CPR certification
• Minimum one (1) year of acute care experience in respiratory therapy and critical care; CRT preferred

Consideration may be given to internal candidates not meeting all minimum qualifications.

Our Values

As a MultiCare employee, you are expected to reflect our core values: Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness, and Joy. These principles guide our organization and influence patient care and employee interactions.

Why MultiCare?

• Belonging: We foster a true sense of belonging for all employees
• Mission-driven: Committed to partnering for healing and a healthy future
• Market leadership: Washington state's largest community-based health system
• Employee-centric: Recognized as one of Forbes'