Respiratory Therapist

Davita Inc.; Puyallup (WA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care organization is looking for a skilled Respiratory Care Practitioner responsible for delivering specialized respiratory care to patients. This role requires advanced training, the ability to operate independently, and a commitment to patient well-being. A comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary range are offered, emphasizing the importance of expertise in critical care settings.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Training program.
• RRT certification required.
• Minimum one (1) year of acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver skilled respiratory care modalities and interventions.
• Perform independent, professional respiratory care and ventilator management.
• Establish therapy and treatment objectives for patients.

Skills

Advanced cardiac life support

CPR certification

Acute care experience

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) with the State of Washington

Job description

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: 0.8, Shift: days, Schedule: variable

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
• 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

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

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 $37.29 - $61.64 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. 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.