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NICU Respiratory Care Practitioner Registered

Mary Bridge Children's Hospital, Tacoma, WA, United States


FTE:

0.75,

Shift:

Nights,

Schedule:

Rotating weekends

Sign-On Bonus:

$7,500 for experienced RRTs with 1+ year external experience.

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. This position requires advanced practitioner skills to intervene in complex patient care situations, perform independent professional respiratory care, ventilator management, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and clinical evaluation, including establishment of therapy and treatment objectives, and review of care based on age and needs of the patient. The 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 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 (CRT preferred)

Consideration may be given to internal candidates not meeting the minimum education qualifications.

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 pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $40.83 - $67.48 USD. Pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including skill set, level of experience, and certifications. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will reflect the appropriate step on the pay scale. Also, generous time off, wellness resources and programs are available to help you maintain work-life balance.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.

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