Respiratory Care Practitioner Registered - System Float

MultiCare Health System; Auburn, Washington, Mahomet (AL, District of Columbia, IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare seeks a dedicated Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver exceptional care to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies. This role offers the opportunity to work in various hospitals, providing essential respiratory care and interventions tailored to patient needs. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration, integrity, and excellence in patient care. Enjoy a flexible schedule and a comprehensive benefits package while making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of the community.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Competitive salary

Medical and dental benefits

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy program and RRT certification required.
• Minimum one year of acute care experience in respiratory therapy and critical care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver skilled respiratory care modalities and interventions to patients.
• Assist providers with procedures and perform direct patient care activities.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Patient Care

Ventilator Management

Diagnostic Procedures

Therapeutic Procedures

Cardiac Life Support

Education

Graduate of AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy Training program

Registered (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care

Licensed as a 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.

Role Overview

This role involves floating throughout the system to meet all RRT needs in the Puget Sound Area. Hospitals included are Auburn Medical Center, Covington Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospital, Tacoma General Hospital, Allenmore Hospital, and Capital Medical Center.

Additional Expectations in OCED (Off Campus Emergency Department)

Assists the Registered Nurse or Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP) in providing various patient cares/treatments within their scope of practice. Performs direct patient care activities independently according to MHS policies and procedures within the WAC RCP scope of practice.

Examples of duties include:

• Assist providers with procedures
• Rooming patients in ED, including vital signs and documentation
• EKG
• IV starts and lab draws at the request of provider/RN staff
• Phlebotomy at request of provider/RN staff
• Patient and family education as requested

FTE: 0.9, Shift: Variable, Schedule: Variable

Position Summary

The Respiratory Care Practitioner is responsible for delivering skilled respiratory care modalities and interventions to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies. This requires advanced practitioner skills to intervene in complex care situations. The role involves independent operation, ventilator management, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and clinical evaluation, tailored to patient age and needs. Internal contacts include patient care staff and management; external contacts include patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare providers.

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 patient population: ACLS, NRP, PALS
• Health Care Provider level CPR certification
• Minimum one year of acute care experience in respiratory therapy and critical care; CRT preferred

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

Our Values

As a MultiCare employee, you'll embody our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness, and Joy, which guide our organization and patient care.

Why MultiCare?

• Belonging: We foster a true sense of belonging for all employees
• Mission-driven: Dedicated to partnering for healing and a healthy future
• 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 15 years in a row
• Leading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation with 40 years of groundbreaking research
• Lifestyle: Live and work in the scenic Pacific Northwest

Pay and Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental, retirement benefits, and paid time off. The pay range is $39.85 - $65.87 USD, influenced by experience, skills, certifications, and education. Pay may also reflect union contracts where applicable. Associated benefit information can be viewed here.