Registered Respiratory Therapist System Float
Listed compensation
$41.44-$68.5/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Join a Team That Shares Your Calling
At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.
This role is to float throughout the system for all RRT needs in the Puget Sound Area. Hospitals that are included will be Auburn Medical Center, Covington Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospital, Tacoma General Hospital, Allenmore Hospital and Capital Medical Center.
ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS IN OCED (Off Campus Emergency Department)
Assists the Registered Nurse or Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP) in providing a variety of patient cares/treatments as directed within their scope of practice.
Performs direct patient care activities independently in accordance with MHS policies, and procedures within the WAC RCP scope of practice.
Examples of Duties
Assist Providers with Procedures
- Rooming of patients in ED to include Vital signs and documentation
- EKG
- IV starts and lab draws at request of provider/RN staff
- Phlebotomy at request of provider/RN staff
- Patient and family education as requested
FTE: 0.9, Shift: Variable, Schedule: Variable
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
- 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 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 CRT preferred
- Consideration may be given to internal candidates not meeting the minimum education qualifications.
Why MultiCare?
Rooted in the Local Community
Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.
Growth and Education
Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.
Well-being and Support
Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.
Living Our Values
Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.
Belonging for All
Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.
Pacific Northwest Lifestyle
Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.
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 $41.44 - $68.50 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
Deliver respiratory care, including ventilator management and diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, to patients with cardiopulmonary conditions across multiple hospitals in the system. Independently evaluate patient needs and care, and assist with emergency department procedures and tasks such as vital signs, electrocardiograms, intravenous starts, laboratory draws, and patient education.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 65% have no call, 43% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $107k 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 | $86k–$142k | Respiratory Therapy median $109k (middle half $96k–$115k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$107k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in Washington | 43 active | 3,894 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 65% no call · 43% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Respiratory Therapy listings | 1,244 in the last 30 days | 723 the 30 days before (+72%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$114k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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