Respiratory Care Practitioner Registered PRN
About The Position
The Respiratory Care Practitioner delivers skilled respiratory care modalities and interventions to designated patient populations with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities. The role uses advanced practitioner skills to address complex patient care situations and requires specialized training and experience to provide independent, professional respiratory care, ventilator management, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and clinical evaluation of care. The practitioner establishes therapy and treatment objectives and reviews care based on each patient’s age and needs. The position operates independently under limited supervision, with internal contacts including patient care staff and management, and external contacts including patients, families, physicians, outside health care providers, and other organizations. This PRN position is at MultiCare Auburn Medical Center. The facility is a 195-bed hospital with 58 behavioral health beds, a Family Birth Center, Level II NICU, Level III Trauma Center, a regional heart and vascular center, and advanced surgical services, including robotic-assisted procedures.
Requirements
- Graduate of an AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy Training program.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care.
- Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in Washington State.
- Advanced cardiac life support credential required within 90 days of hire, depending on the age of the population served: ACLS, NRP, or PALS.
- Health Care Provider-level CPR certification.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of acute care experience in respiratory therapy and critical care as an RRT is preferred.
- Internal candidates who do not meet the minimum education qualifications may be considered.
Responsibilities
- Deliver skilled respiratory care modalities and interventions to designated patient populations with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities.
- Provide independent professional respiratory care, including ventilator management and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Evaluate clinical care, establish therapy and treatment objectives, and review care based on the patient’s age and needs.
- Intervene in complex patient care situations using advanced practitioner skills.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Competitive tuition assistance
- Residencies, fellowships, and career development
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Code Lavender support
- Resource Groups and outreach programs
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