Experienced Respiratory Therapist - Skilled Nursing & Rehab

KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP; Sequim (WA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP in Sequim, WA is hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist (RT) to evaluate, treat, and monitor residents with cardiopulmonary conditions in a skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation setting.

The RT will collaborate with nursing, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team to provide safe, effective respiratory care, including ventilator management (if applicable), oxygen therapy, nebulizers, and pulmonary hygiene while ensuring regulatory compliance and quality

Qualifications

• Current Washington State Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
• CRT or RRT credential through NBRC.
• BLS certification; ACLS preferred.
• Knowledge of respiratory modalities and oxygen delivery.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory assessments and develop treatment plans based on physician orders and resident needs.
• Administer respiratory therapies including oxygen therapy, nebulizers, inhalers and airway clearance techniques.
• Monitor and manage respiratory equipment including CPAP/BiPAP, ventilators (if applicable) and pulse oximeters.
• Respond promptly to respiratory distress and medical emergencies.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, physicians, rehab therapy, and case management to support resident goals.
• Document assessments and resident responses in the EMR.

Skills

Respiratory care knowledge

Ventilator management

Patient education

Documentation accuracy

Emergency response

Education

Washington State Respiratory Care Practitioner License

NBRC CRT or RRT Credential

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Tools

EMR systems familiarity

Job description

KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP in Sequim, WA is hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist (RT) to evaluate, treat, and monitor residents with cardiopulmonary conditions in a skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation setting.

The RT will collaborate with nursing, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team to provide safe, effective respiratory care, including ventilator management (if applicable), oxygen therapy, nebulizers, and pulmonary hygiene while ensuring regulatory compliance and quality