Respiratory Care Practitioner

Yakima Memorial Hospital; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver skilled respiratory care and manage ventilator support in a 0.9 FTE day shift.

Requirements include AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Training, NBRC CRT, WA RCP license, ACLS within 90 days, and CPR. One year of acute care experience is preferred; join a dedicated team focused on patient care and community wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Training program.
• Certified (CRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) with the State of Washington.
• Eligibility to sit for NBRC RRT exam.
• ACLS/PALS/NRP depending on population served within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Deliver skilled respiratory care modalities and interventions.
• Manage ventilator support and related therapies.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures.
• Assess patient needs and adjust treatment objectives.
• Provide age-appropriate care under limited supervision.

Skills

CRT certification

WA RCP license

ACLS within 90 days

CPR Provider

Acute care experience (1 year)

Education

AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Training program

WA Respiratory Care Practitioner license (RCP)

NBRC RRT eligibility

Job description

Join a team that shares your calling At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

FTE: 0.9, Shift: Day, Schedule: 6:30am - 7:00pm URGENTLY HIRING - $7,500 SIGN ON BONUS with 24-month commitment.

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
• Certified (CRT) 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

About Yakima Memorial Hospital

MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital has served the Yakima Valley since 1950. This 226-bed, not-for-profit hospital features a multispecialty team across 20+ primary and specialty care locations, providing cardiac care, cancer care, pediatric trauma care, hospice and advanced care for children with special health needs. Clinicians here care for a diverse patient population and make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, supportive environment where teams are valued and patients are grateful.

About the Yakima Community

Yakima enjoys 300 days of sunshine a year and a valley setting surrounded by desert hills and mountains. The area offers endless outdoor activities, from hiking, mountain biking and fishing to skiing, rafting and camping. Residents also enjoy rivers, lakes and scenic trails just minutes from home, along with a lower cost of living and a welcoming community — perfect for those who love an active outdoor lifestyle.

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and education Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Well-being and support Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living our values Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for all Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

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 $33.52 - $48.23 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.

About MultiCare

MultiCare is a not-for-profit health care organization with more than 28,000 team members, including employees, providers and volunteers. MultiCare has been caring for our community for well over a century, since the founding of Tacoma’s first hospital and today is the largest community-based, locally governed system of health in the state of Washington, serving communities across Washington and Northern Idaho. MultiCare’s comprehensive system of health includes numerous primary care, urgent care and specialty services — including Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network; MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care; Pulse Heart Institute; MultiCare Medical Associates, affiliated physicians; MultiCare Rockwood Clinic, the largest multispecialty clinic in the Inland Northwest region; and MultiCare Connected Care, our Accountable Care Organization. Thirteen hospitals complete the organization: Allenmore Hospital, Auburn Medical Center, Capital Medical Center, Covington Medical Center, Deaconess Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital — the Puget Sound region’s only children’s hospital and state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center for Western Washington — Overlake Medical Center, Navos Behavioral Health Hospital, Valley Hospital, Yakima Valley Hospital, Tacoma General Hospital — which is home to the South Puget Sound region’s only Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit — and Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital. Our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy, 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. MultiCare is also proud of our commitment to workforce diversity and culturally competent care. This commitment is led by our CEO and supported through employee education and community outreach.

MultiCare provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and job applicants. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

If you are an external job applicant who requires reasonable accommodation in the job application process, please contact the Employee Resource Center (ERC) at 253-403-6947 and we will assist you with submitting a ticket to initiate your request for accommodation. If you are a current employee, you can submit an ERC ticket or call the ERC for assistance.