Respiratory Care Practitioner

MultiCare Health System; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 45,722 - 65,780; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Competitive salary

Medical and dental benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering exceptional respiratory care. As a Respiratory Care Practitioner, you will play a vital role in patient recovery, utilizing advanced skills to manage complex care situations. This position offers a supportive environment where you can thrive, surrounded by a team that values respect, integrity, and collaboration. With a competitive salary and a generous sign-on bonus, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while enjoying the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Embrace a fulfilling career that prioritizes your growth and well-being.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program required.
• Must be certified and licensed to practice 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

ACLS Certification

CPR Certification

Education

Graduate of AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy Training Program

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

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 healthcare 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: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

URGENTLY HIRING - $7,500 SIGN-ON BONUS with 24-month commitment. External applicants only.

Position Summary

The Respiratory Care Practitioner is responsible for delivering skilled respiratory care modalities and interventions to designated patient populations with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities. This role requires advanced practitioner skills to intervene in complex patient care situations, perform independent respiratory care, ventilator management, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and evaluate care based on patient age and needs. The position operates independently under limited supervision, with internal contacts including patient care staff and management, and external contacts including patients, families, physicians, outside healthcare 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 the population served: ACLS, NRP, PALS
• Health Care Provider level CPR certification
• Minimum one (1) year of acute care experience in respiratory therapy and critical care as CRT preferred

Our Values

As a MultiCare employee, you'll reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness, and Joy. These values guide our organization and influence how we provide patient care and collaborate internally.

Why MultiCare?

• Belonging: We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our employees.
• Mission-driven: Dedicated to partnering for healing and a healthy future for patients and communities.
• 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.
• Technology: Recognized as "Most Wired" healthcare system for 15 years.
• Leading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation with 40 years of groundbreaking research.
• Lifestyle: Live and work in the scenic Pacific Northwest, surrounded by water, mountains, and forests.

Pay and Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental, retirement benefits, and paid time off. The pay scale ranges from $33.19 to $47.75 USD, influenced by factors such as experience, certifications, and education. Pay may also reflect union contract stipulations where applicable.

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