Respiratory Care Practitioner - Pediatric Transport

MultiCare Health System
paid time off
United States, Washington, Tacoma
603 South J Street (Show on map)
Jul 06, 2025
Where Kids and Families are Always First MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital is the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington's 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 Children's 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. We're continually recognized as a 'Top Children's Hospital' by The Leapfrog Group, an independent hospital rating organization. FTE: 0.01 Shift: Days Schedule: Variable - on call Neonatal/Pediatric Transport RT * Currently licensed as a Respiratory Therapist in State of Washington * RRT required * BLS, PALS, NRP required, TNCC recommended * Minimum of 5 years NICU, PICU or Peds ED experience * Transport experience preferred o 3 years neonatal or pediatric transport experience required for on-call position * Adherence to maximum body weight in required flight gear per aviation vendor is required 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 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 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 Why Mary Bridge Children's? Mission-driven:Partnering for healing and a healthy future for the patients and communities we serve Award-winning:Named 'Top Children's Hospital' for five years by the Leapfrog Group; physicians consistently named on 'Top Doctors' lists by Seattle Magazine, Seattle Met and the Tacoma News Tribune Growing: New pediatric hospital facility and medical office building opening in 2026 Leading research:MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation partners with our pediatric providers, offering ground-breaking research and clinical trials Employee-centric:MultiCare is consistently ranked among "America's Best Employers by State" by Forbes Lifestyle:Live and work in the Pacific Northwest surrounded by breathtaking mountain, forest and water views Explore our services atmarybridge.org 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 $34.87 - $57.64 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.