Respiratory Care Practitioner Registered

MultiCare Health System; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

MultiCare Health System is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner for Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup, WA. The role delivers advanced respiratory therapies, including ventilator management, with independent practice and routine patient evaluation.

The position requires RRT, WA RCP license, and ACLS/NRP/PALS credentials within 90 days. A minimum of one year in acute care is preferred, with internal candidates given consideration.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Training program.
• Registered as RRT with the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Licensed as an RCP in the State of Washington.
• ACLS, NRP or PALS credentials within 90 days of hire depending on patient population.
• Health Care Provider CPR certification.
• Minimum 1 year of acute care experience in respiratory therapy/critical care (RRT preferred).
• Internal candidates not meeting minimum education qualifications may receive consideration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver skilled respiratory care modalities and interventions.
• Manage ventilator therapy and perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Review patient care and establish therapy objectives with limited supervision.

Skills

ACLS

NRP

PALS

CPR certification

Acute care experience

Education

AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Training program

Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in WA

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

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: Nights, Schedule: Rotating weekends

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

About Good Samaritan Hospital

MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital is a 388-bed acute-care hub serving Puyallup and East Pierce County. As the area's only hospital, it features a Family Birth Center, Level III Trauma and Neonatal ICUs, Level I Trauma Rehabilitation Center, Children's Therapy Unit and a 24-hour Emergency Department. Innovative facilities like the LEED Gold-certified Dally Tower and Pulse Heart Institute make Good Samaritan a dynamic workplace for clinicians eager to advance their careers in a state-of-the-art environment.

About the Puyallup Community

Nestled at the foot of Mount Rainier along the Puyallup River, Puyallup offers a welcoming small-town feel just 10 miles from Tacoma and 35 miles from Seattle. Residents enjoy unique dining, an antique-filled downtown, excellent schools and abundant parks and recreation - all while being close to big-city opportunities.

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 $40.46 - $66.87 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.