Respiratory Care Intern/Trainee

MultiCare Health System
paid time off
United States, Washington, Tacoma
603 South J Street (Show on map)
Feb 04, 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. Respiratory Therapy Internship Program The Respiratory Therapy Intern program start date is slated for June 2, 2025. Currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited Respiratory Care Program within the State of Washington Currently in Junior year of 4-year Respiratory Program or completing first year of Respiratory Program for 2-year academic systems. Learn more about our hiring process at MultiCare: https://jobs.multicare.org/jobs/hiring-process/ MultiCare is a nicotine free campus, employment with MultiCare is contingent on successfully passing a criminal background check and passing a drug screen* EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Current BLS required. Currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited Respiratory Care Program within the State of Washington Currently in Junior year of 4-year Respiratory Program or completing first year of Respiratory Program for 2-year academic systems. Earn while you learn! The Respiratory Therapy Internship Program offers a unique opportunity to receive paid training as a MultiCare employee. If offered a position in the Internship program, you will be employed as a per diem employee. This position is not eligible for benefits. Upon completion of the intern program and passing the NBRC RRT-Level exam, you will have the opportunity to apply for any open Respiratory Therapist position within MultiCare. The program is about 12 months. These hours can not be used to meet clinical hour requirements for a Respiratory Therapy Program. During this time, students will participate in the program up to 12hrs per day through various modalities: In-person class attendance with the Clinical Educator or Leadership team is expected at various dates and times throughout the year. This classroom time will be factored into your scheduled hours. In-person clinical training in a MultiCare acute care facility- you will receive additional information about the format of the program during the interview. Candidate will be responsible for scrubs and stethoscopes. Program/class hours will be up to 24hrs per week during the program. During this time, interns will practice the skills and competencies previously learned in the Respiratory Therapy program that they are currently enrolled in. FTE: oncall, Shift: variable, Schedule: variable Position Summary MultiCare has an exciting opportunity for a student enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Care Program within the State of Washington to join our Intern program. Under the general supervision of a licensed respiratory care practitioner, you will provide respiratory care to patients of all ages, limited to only those procedures that have been completed in the associated Respiratory Care School curriculum. In addition, to clinical duties, the Respiratory Care Intern will also function as an equipment assistant for the various Respiratory Care Departments within MultiCare. Responsibilities Provides respiratory care to assigned population under the guidance of a licensed Respiratory Care Practioner Cleans, assembles, and maintains respiratory equipment; distributes equipment and supplies within the facilities; assesses non-stock par levels and communicates needs for ordering process Assists in special projects as delegated by leadership team. Requirements Current BLS required Currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited Respiratory Care Program within the State of Washington Currently in Junior year of 4-year Respiratory Program or completing first year of Respiratory Program for 2-year academic systems. Our Values As a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration and Kindness. 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 $25.00 - $25.00 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.