Supervisor Respiratory Therapy

MultiCare Health System; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Code Lavender

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup is seeking a Respiratory Therapy Supervisor to coordinate and supervise a team of RTs, providing patient care and therapy to inpatients and outpatients. The role requires independent work with leadership responsibilities and clinical expertise in ventilator management and therapy planning.

The ideal candidate will hold an AMA‑accredited RT program credential, current WA licensure, and an RRT with CPR and ACLS/NRP/PALS within 90–365 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 2 years of related experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• WA licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• 2 years of professional or technical experience.
• CPR certification required; ACLS/NRP/PALS within 90–365 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise respiratory care staff and therapy.
• Provide respiratory therapy to inpatients and outpatients.
• Mentor disciplines and ensure patient care standards.

Skills

Leadership experience

Supervisory skills

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

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: 1.0, Shift: Days, Schedule: Days

Position Summary

The Supervisor is responsible for the coordination and supervision of work performed by assigned professional staff engaged in respiratory care activities and for providing respiratory therapy to inpatients and/or outpatients of MultiCare. This position operates independently, under limited supervision, providing direction and guidance to assigned Respiratory Therapists, and depending on assigned unit, other non-nursing professionals. This is a working supervisor position. Individuals in this position possess 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.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or 2 years additional experience in lieu of degree will be considered
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Therapy training program
• Registered (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care
• 2 years of experience in professional or technical role/function
• Licensed as Respiratory Care Practitioner with the State of Washington
• Previous experience and demonstrated skills in a leadership or a supervisory role
• Current CPR certification required and advanced life support credential required within 90 - 365 days of hire depending on specific position and course availability (NRP, PALS or ACLS)

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 $94,889.60 - $136,572.80 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.