Respiratory Care Practitioner Registered PRN

MultiCare Health System•Auburn, WA

17h•Onsite

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 intervene in complex patient care situations and requires specialized training and experience in 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 and interacts with patient care staff and management, as well as patients, families, physicians, outside health care providers, and other organizations. This PRN position is at MultiCare Auburn Medical Center, a 195-bed hospital with behavioral health beds, a Family Birth Center, Level II NICU, Level III Trauma Center, a regional heart and vascular center, and advanced surgical services. The role serves a diverse patient population across a broad spectrum of specialty care. MultiCare describes a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, retirement benefits, and paid time off. Other offerings mentioned include tuition assistance, career development, generous PTO, Code Lavender, Employee Assistance Programs, and employee resource groups.

Requirements

Graduate of an AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy Training program.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by 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

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.
Use advanced practitioner skills to intervene in complex patient care situations.
Perform independent professional respiratory care, ventilator management, and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Clinically evaluate care, establish therapy and treatment objectives, and review care based on the age and needs of the patient.