Job description

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At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care system, 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.

We're looking for Respiratory Therapists to join our Respiratory Therapy Teams at our facilities in Tacoma, WA, including Tacoma General Hospital, Allenmore Hospital and Mary Bridge Children's Hospital.

Position Summary
The Respiratory Therapist 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.

Minimum Requirements

• One year acute care experience in the field of respiratory therapy and critical care as CRT required.
• MultiCare offers are contingent upon COVID-19 vaccination. The only exemptions/accommodations will be for documented medical history or conditions for which COVID immunization is contraindicated or religious/strongly held personal beliefs.

Education/Licenses/Certifications

• Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Training program
• Certified (CRT) 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
• Current CPR certification required and advanced life support credential required within 90 days of hire depending on specific position (NRP, PALS or ACLS).

Our Core Values
As a MultiCare employee, we’ll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, and Kindness, through every aspect of patient care and employee collaboration.

Why MultiCare?

• Mission-driven: Partnering for healing and a healthy future
• Market Leadership: Washington's largest community-based, locally governed health system
• Technology: "Most Wired" healthcare system 13 years in a row
• Employee-centric: Named Forbes "America's Best Employers by State" in 2022
• Lifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest - offering breathtaking water, mountain, and forest at every turn

Ready to Apply?
To expedite your application process, please also apply to this position on the MultiCare careers website. Copy and paste the following URL into a separate internet browser to apply:

https://jobs.multicare.org/jobs/?category=RESP_POLY&term=Respiratory&location=TACOMA_WA

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.74 - $92.60 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Application Question(s):

• Please note that all offers are contingent upon acceptable results on a pre-employment drug screen and background check. MultiCare maintains a nicotine-free work environment. Our drug screen includes testing for current use of nicotine and marijuana.

Experience:

• acute care respiratory therapy and critical care: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Washington State Respiratory Care Practitioner License (Required)
• National Board of Respiratory Care Certification (CRT) (Required)

Work Location: In person

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