Respiratory Therapist System Float

MultiCare Health System; Auburn, Washington, Mahomet (AL, District of Columbia, IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare seeks a skilled Respiratory Care Practitioner dedicated to delivering exceptional respiratory care. This role offers a unique opportunity to work across various facilities, providing critical support to patients with cardiopulmonary needs. With a focus on patient-centered care, you will utilize your expertise in respiratory therapy to perform essential interventions, collaborate with healthcare teams, and contribute to the health of the community. Join a mission-driven organization that values your skills and fosters a true sense of belonging, while offering opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Patient Care

EKG

Phlebotomy

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

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.

This role is to float throughout the system for 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 a variety of patient cares/treatments as directed within their scope of practice.

Performs direct patient care activities independently in accordance with MHS policies and procedures within the WAC RCP scope of practice. Examples of duties include:

1. Assist providers with procedures
2. Rooming patients in ED, including vital signs and documentation
3. Performing EKGs
4. IV starts and lab draws at the request of provider/RN staff
5. Phlebotomy at the request of provider/RN staff
6. 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 and abnormalities. This requires advanced practitioner skills to intervene in complex patient care situations. The position involves specialized training and experience to perform independent, professional respiratory care, ventilator management, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and clinical evaluation of care, including establishing therapy and treatment objectives, and reviewing care based on patient age and needs. The role 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
• 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 (1) year of acute care experience in respiratory therapy and critical care; CRT preferred

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

Our Values

As a MultiCare employee, you'll reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness, and Joy. These guiding principles influence every aspect of our organization, including patient care and mutual expectations.

Why MultiCare?

• Belonging: We create a true sense of belonging for all 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: