Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Pediatric & Neonatal Transport
Listed compensation
$40.83-$67.48/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Join One Team Mary Bridge
At Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network, kids and families are at the center of everything we do. Based in Tacoma, Washington, and serving communities throughout the South Sound, our nationally recognized pediatric hospital, clinics and specialty network bring together providers, nurses and team members dedicated to delivering exceptional care for children and families.
Recognized as a Top Children's Hospital by The Leapfrog Group and backed by a growing pediatric network, we're proud to make a difference in the lives of children and families every day while helping shape the future of children's healthcare.
- Three (3) years NICU, PICU or Peds ED experience is required.
- Three (3) years neonatal and/or pediatric transport experience preferred.
- BLS, PALS, NRP required at time of hire.
- STABLE and NRP Cardiac required within one year of hire.
FTE: 0.9 Shift: Nights Schedule: Variable 12 hour night shifts, every other weekend
- Benefits and Incentives
- Potentially up to $7,500 sign-on bonus (qualifying external candidates)
- Potentially up to $10k relocation bonus (depending on the distance of move)
- Tuition assistance (100% of tuition and fees or up to $5,250)
- Incentive pay and shift differentials
- Competitive benefits package
- Generous paid time off to support work/life balance
Reach out to Nichole.West@MultiCare.Org with any questions!
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
- Registered (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care
- Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) with the State of Washington
- 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 RRT preferred
Consideration may be given to internal candidates not meeting the minimum education qualifications.
Where Kids and Families Are Always First
Everything we do starts with a commitment to children and families. From specialized pediatric care to family-centered support services, our teams work together to create a safe, compassionate and healing environment where every child can thrive.
For more than 70 years, Mary Bridge Children's has cared for children across the South Sound and beyond. Today, that legacy continues through a network of pediatric specialists, clinics and hospital services anchored by a new state-of-the-art pediatric hospital designed specifically for children, families and care teams.
Why Choose Mary Bridge Children's?
One Team Mary Bridge
Providers, nurses and staff come together as one team to deliver compassionate, high-quality care for children and families across the region.
Award-winning Pediatric Care
Named a Top Children's Hospital by The Leapfrog Group six times in the past eight years, recognizing excellence in patient quality and safety.
A New Era of Children's Care
Work in a state-of-the-art pediatric hospital and medical office building designed specifically for children, families and care teams.
A Growing Pediatric Network
Opportunities across hospital, specialty, primary care and urgent care settings, supported by a Level IV NICU and comprehensive pediatric specialty network.
Career Growth
Continuing education, leadership development and advancement opportunities supported by one of the region's largest health systems.
Pacific Northwest Lifestyle
Enjoy vibrant communities, outdoor adventure and easy access to waterfronts, mountains and everything the South Sound has to offer.
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 $40.83 - $67.48 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.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Care Practitioner delivers skilled respiratory care and interventions to pediatric and neonatal patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies. This role involves performing independent ventilator management, diagnostic procedures, and clinical evaluations in complex care situations.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pediatrics Career Context
Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 63% have no call, 45% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$113k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $105k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $85k–$140k | Pediatrics median $114k (middle half $102k–$116k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$105k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 63% no call · 45% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $8k sign-on | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pediatrics listings | 1,151 in the last 30 days | 751 the 30 days before (+53%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pediatrics pay trend | +4.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$113k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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