Licensed Respiratory Therapist

Crystal Cove Post Acute; Lacey (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Job summary

Crystal Cove Post Acute is seeking a Licensed Respiratory Therapist in Washington to deliver advanced respiratory care to post-acute residents, including pediatrics, geriatrics, and critically ill adults. The role emphasizes precise assessments, therapy administration, and compassionate patient focus.

This in-person position offers a fast-paced environment with teamwork among physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of respiratory therapy techniques, physiology, anatomy, and medical terminology.
• Experience in post-acute care environments.
• Ability to perform patient assessments and respond to changing clinical conditions.
• Excellent communication to collaborate with physicians, nurses and healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments to determine respiratory needs and treatment plans.
• Administer respiratory therapies.
• Maintain accurate documentation of treatments, patient responses, medications, and vital signs.

Skills

Respiratory therapy techniques

Post-acute care experience

Patient assessment

Communication with healthcare team

Job description

Overview

Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Licensed Respiratory Therapist, where you will play a vital role in providing exceptional respiratory care to our post-acute residents. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, utilizing your expertise to improve patient outcomes and support recovery. You will be responsible for delivering advanced respiratory therapies and assessing patient needs with precision and compassion. Your dedication will directly impact the health and well-being of diverse patient populations, including pediatrics, geriatrics, and critically ill adults.

Duties

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments to determine respiratory needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Administer respiratory therapies.
• Maintain accurate documentation of treatments administered, patient responses, medication records, and vital signs in compliance with hospital policies.

Skills

• In-depth knowledge of respiratory therapy techniques, physiology, anatomy, and medical terminology.
• Proven experience in post-acute care environments.
• Ability to perform thorough patient assessments and respond swiftly to changing clinical conditions.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance

Work Location: In person