Respiratory Care Practitioner - Pediatric Transport

MultiCare Health System; Tacoma (WA); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven health system dedicated to providing exceptional respiratory care for pediatric patients. As a Respiratory Care Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in delivering advanced respiratory therapies and interventions in a dynamic and supportive environment. This position offers the opportunity to work independently while collaborating with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals. Enjoy a flexible schedule and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families. With a commitment to employee well-being and professional growth, this role is perfect for those passionate about pediatric care and respiratory therapy.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Medical and dental benefits

Retirement benefits

Flexible schedules

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as a Respiratory Therapist in Washington.
• Minimum 5 years NICU, PICU or Peds ED experience required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver skilled respiratory care modalities to patients.
• Perform independent respiratory care and ventilator management.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Neonatal/Pediatric Care

Critical Care Experience

Transport Experience

Education

Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Training program

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Registry eligibility for RRT exam

Job description

Respiratory Care Practitioner - Pediatric Transport

Respiratory Care Practitioner - Pediatric Transport

Apply locations Tacoma, Washington time type Part time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago job requisition id JR46625

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: 0.01 Shift: Days Schedule: Variable - on call

Neonatal/Pediatric Transport RT

• Currently licensed as a Respiratory Therapist in State of Washington
• RRT required
• BLS, PALS, NRP required, TNCC recommended
• Minimum of 5 years NICU, PICU or Peds ED experience
• Transport experience preferred
• 3 years neonatal or pediatric transport experience required for on-call position
• Adherence to maximum body weight in required flight gear per aviation vendor is required

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

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 $34.87 - $57.64 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.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.

MultiCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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.