Registered Respiratory Therapist - Tacoma General Hospital

MultiCare Health System; Washington, Tacoma (District of Columbia, WA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to healing and health in the vibrant Pacific Northwest. As a Respiratory Care Practitioner, you'll play a crucial role in delivering skilled respiratory care to patients, utilizing advanced practitioner skills to address complex care needs. With a focus on collaboration and excellence, you'll thrive in a supportive environment that values integrity and respect. Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits while making a difference in the lives of those you serve. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a leading health system that prioritizes employee well-being and community health.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Medical and dental benefits

Retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy program required.
• Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and licensed in Washington.

Responsibilities

• Deliver skilled respiratory care to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies.
• Perform independent respiratory care and ventilator management.

Skills

Respiratory Care

Ventilator Management

Diagnostic Procedures

Therapeutic Procedures

Clinical Evaluation

Education

Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Training program

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)

Job description

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.

FTE: 0.0, Shift: Variable, Schedule: TBD

Position Summary

The Respiratory Care Practitioner is responsible for the delivery of skilled respiratory care modalities and interventions to designated patient populations with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities, which requires the use of advanced practitioner skills to intervene in complex patient care situations. This position requires specialized training and experience to perform independent, professional respiratory care, ventilator management, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and clinical evaluation of care, including the establishment of therapy and treatment objectives, and the review of care based on the age and needs of the patient. This position operates independently, under limited supervision. Internal contacts include patient care staff and management. External contacts include patients, families, physicians, outside health care providers, and other organizations.

Requirements

• Graduate of 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 required within 90 days of hire depending on age of the population served: ACLS, NRP, PALS
• Health Care Provider level CPR certification
• Minimum one (1) year of acute care experience in the field of respiratory therapy and critical care as CRT preferred

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

Our Values

As a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy. Our values serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other.

Why MultiCare?

• Belonging:We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our employees
• Mission-driven:We are dedicated to our mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future and the patients and communities we serve
• Market leadership:Washington state's largest community-based, locally governed health system
• Employee-centric:Named Forbes "America's Best Employers by State" for several years running
• Technology:"Most Wired" health care system 15 years in a row
• Leading research:MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation, 40 years of ground-breaking, clinical and health services research in our communities
• Lifestyle:Live and work in the Pacific Northwest - offering breathtaking water, mountains and forest at every turn

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $39.26 - $64.88 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.