Respiratory Therapist - Cardiopulmonary Services - Full Time (36 hours/week)

Valley Healthcare; Ellensburg (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Respiratory Therapist, where you will deliver essential cardiopulmonary services to patients in both hospital and outpatient settings. This role offers the chance to utilize advanced practitioner skills, collaborate with a dedicated team, and contribute to patient care during critical times. The organization values employee wellness and provides a comprehensive benefits package, including low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance. With a focus on professional development, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the healthcare field while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Low-cost medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Comprehensive wellness program

Continuing education programs

Pension eligibility after one year

Qualifications

• Registered or Certified Respiratory Therapist with current state license.
• Advanced skills in patient care and respiratory assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide cardiopulmonary services to patients and coordinate care.
• Assist nursing staff during high utilization periods.

Skills

Advanced patient care intervention

Advanced assessment skills

Team collaboration

Non-invasive cardiac studies

Respiratory studies

Education

Registry with the National Board of Respiratory Care

Current Washington State Respiratory Therapist license

Current CPR certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

NRP certification

Job description

Respiratory Therapist - Cardiopulmonary Services - Full Time (36 hours/week)

KVH is an integrated healthcare delivery system that includes 24-hour emergency care, inpatient, and outpatient hospital services through KVH Hospital. Clinics and services provided include family medicine, internal medicine, a geriatric nurse practitioner program, home health and hospice, physical therapy, orthopedics, general surgery, pediatrics, women’s health, and urgent care.

Kittitas Valley Healthcare expects all employees to uphold our Vision & Mission. The KVH Vision, Mission & Guiding Principles can be found at http://www.kvhealthcare.org/mission-and-vision.

KVH prioritizes 'employee care' with benefits like low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a comprehensive employee wellness program. The organization offers contributions toward medical, dental, and vision coverage, including options for spouses/domestic partners and dependents. Continuing education is valued, with programs such as the Medical Assistant Apprenticeship and certification incentives. Employees are quickly vested, becoming pension eligible after just one year of part-time work. More details about benefits can be found on our website.

The Respiratory Therapist provides cardiopulmonary services to hospital patients and outpatients, coordinating care with physicians, nursing staff, and other therapies. The role requires advanced practitioner skills, including complex patient care intervention, advanced assessment, and conducting non-invasive cardiac and respiratory studies. The therapist may also assist nursing staff during high utilization periods and participate in special projects.

Requirements:

• Registry with the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
• Current Washington State Respiratory Therapist license
• Current CPR certification
• ACLS certification within 6 months of hire
• PALS certification within 6 months of hire
• NRP certification within 6 months of hire

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience promoting team relationships
• Previous respiratory care experience, including adult and pediatric acute care
• Experience in tertiary or geriatric respiratory care

Wage: The wage range depends on experience and licensure level.

• CRT: $30.29 - $46.06/hour
• RRT: $32.24 - $47.54/hour

FTE: 0.90 (36 hours/week)

Benefits: Benefits eligible

Union Status: Depends on licensure:

• CRT: Non-covered position
• RRT: Teamsters-covered position