Special Procedures Therapist - Respiratory Therapy

You Belong Here.

At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Days, Schedule: Days

Position Summary

The Special Procedure Therapist is an advanced-level Respiratory Care Practitioner exemplifying independent decision-making, effective prioritization, and the ability to work in a dynamic healthcare environment. This position supports education and operations related to bronchoscopy, stress testing, pulmonary function testing, and equipment/supply management, while maintaining the education and skills required to actively participate in quality patient care. Collaborating with the Respiratory Therapy leadership team, the Special Procedure Therapist develops, implements, and maintains standards for blood gas processes throughout the Puget Sound Region. This position is responsible for routine maintenance and quality control on blood gas analyzers, maintains and updates CAP standards, holds monthly compliance and quality review meetings and communicates policies and procedures to staff. The Special Procedure Therapist also supports regional blood gas collection skills and competency reviews, assists with equipment updates, repairs and ordering, and reviews system compliance daily.

Requirements

• Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Therapy training program, with additional college courses as required by the NBRC
• Registry Eligible
• Certified as Respiratory Care Practitioner with the State of Washington
• Minimum two (2) years clinical experience with one year in the area of pulmonary function testing

Our Values

As a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy. Our values serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other.

Why MultiCare?

• Belonging: We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our employees
• Mission-driven: We are dedicated to our mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future and the patients and communities we serve
• Market leadership: Washington state's largest community-based, locally governed health system
• Employee-centric: Named Forbes “America’s Best Employers by State” for several years running
• Technology: "Most Wired" health care system 15 years in a row
• Leading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation, 40 years of ground-breaking, clinical and health services research in our communities
• Lifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest - offering breathtaking water, mountains and forest at every turn

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 $40.04 - $66.18 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.