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Where Kids and Families are Always First
MultiCare Mary Bridge Childrenās Hospital is the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washingtonās South Sound Region dedicated to a comprehensive network of health services for children and adolescents. Our vision is to be the highest quality and safest place for children to receive care, where every child has a medical home and is supported by nationally recognized services and experience. Mary Bridge Childrenās multi-disciplinary approach to care includes pediatric experts for emergency services, inpatient care, and outpatient specialty clinics, all specializing in kids and their unique needs.
FTE: Per Diem, Shift: Day, Schedule: Variable
Position Summary
The Respiratory Care Practitioner 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. Internal contacts include patient care staff and management. External contacts include patients, families, physicians, outside health care 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 age of the population served: ACLS, NRP, PALS
- Health Care Provider level CPR certification
- Minimum one (1) year of acute care experience in the field of respiratory therapy and critical care as CRT preferred
Consideration may be given to internal candidates not meeting the minimum education qualifications.
Why Mary Bridge Children's?
Mission-driven:āÆPartnering for healing and a healthy future for the patients and communities we serveĀ
Award-winning:āÆNamed āTop Childrenās Hospitalā for five years by the Leapfrog Group; physicians consistently named on āTop Doctorsā lists by Seattle Magazine, Seattle Met and the Tacoma News TribuneĀ
Growing:āÆ New pediatric hospital facility and medical office building opening in 2026Ā
Leading research:āÆMultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation partners with our pediatric providers, offering ground-breaking research and clinical trialsĀ
Employee-centric:āÆMultiCare is consistently ranked among āAmericaās Best Employers by Stateā by ForbesĀ
Lifestyle:āÆLive and work in the Pacific Northwest surrounded by breathtaking mountain, forest and water viewsĀ
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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 $39.26 - $64.88 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 applicantās years of experience align.Associated benefit information can be viewed here.
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