Where Kids and Families are Always First

MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital is the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington’s South Sound Region dedicated to a comprehensive network of health services for children and adolescents. Our vision is to be the highest quality and safest place for children to receive care, where every child has a medical home and is supported by nationally recognized services and experience.  

Mary Bridge Children’s multi-disciplinary approach to care includes pediatric experts for emergency services, inpatient care, and outpatient specialty clinics, all specializing in kids and their unique needs. We’re continually recognized as a ‘Top Children’s Hospital’ by The Leapfrog Group, an independent hospital rating organization.

This advanced practice role will integrate clinical expertise with education and quality improvement, directly supporting the expanding pediatric cardiac program. Previous experience as a Neo Pediatric Clinical Educator preferred. Cardiac educator is a plus!

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Days, 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

Why Mary Bridge Children's?

Mission-driven: Partnering for healing and a healthy future for the patients and communities we serve Award-winning: Named ‘Top Children’s Hospital’ for five years by the Leapfrog Group; physicians consistently named on ‘Top Doctors’ lists by Seattle Magazine, Seattle Met and the Tacoma News Tribune Growing:  New pediatric hospital facility and medical office building opening in 2026 Leading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation partners with our pediatric providers, offering ground-breaking research and clinical trials Employee-centric: MultiCare is consistently ranked among “America’s Best Employers by State” by Forbes Lifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest surrounded by breathtaking mountain, forest and water views Explore our services at marybridge.org

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.