Respiratory Clinical Specialist

MultiCare Health System
paid time off
United States, Washington, Tacoma
603 South J Street (Show on map)
May 06, 2025
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. Provide skill review, orientation updates, and simulation support for nursing and respiratory services within acute care facilities throughout the Puget Sound Region. FTE: 1.0, Shift: Variable, Schedule: Variable Position Summary The Respiratory Clinical Specialist (RCS) is an advanced respiratory therapist who assumes the role of preceptor, educator, consultant and researcher. The RCS coordinates the orientation/education process for the staff and community based on current identified needs / changes and by leading the process of continuous quality improvement.He/she functions as a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide advanced respiratory care to patients of all ages (i.e., neonates, infants, pediatric patients, and adults), depending on the scope of the facility. The RCS assumes an active leadership role under the supervision of the department manager, in the development and competency of Respiratory Care Services. The RCS may work as an advanced therapist depending on workload and needs of the department. In addition, The Respiratory Clinical Specialist ensures that all staff are competency verified, coordinates preceptor activities and supports departmental projects. Requirements Graduate of an accredited School of Respiratory Care Preferred Bachelors degree Current RRT credential with National Board of Respiratory Care Current AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP cards (Based on facility needs) Preferred ACCS Demonstrated leadership skills Minimum five (5) years of progressive clinical experience in intensive care setting including pediatric and neonatal experience 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 $82,077.00 - $118,102.00 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.