Respiratory Therapist Cardiopulmonary Services Full Time 36 hoursweek

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

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to deliver vital cardiopulmonary services. This full-time role involves collaborating with medical teams to ensure comprehensive patient care, conducting essential respiratory studies, and managing complex patient situations. Ideal candidates will possess advanced assessment skills and relevant certifications, including RRT or CRT. Join a supportive environment that values teamwork and professional growth, where your expertise can make a significant impact on patient outcomes.

Benefits

Benefits eligible

Teamsters union coverage for RRT

Qualifications

• Registry as RRT or CRT required.
• Current Washington State Respiratory Therapist license needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides Cardiopulmonary services to hospital patients and outpatients.
• Coordinates patient care with physicians and nursing staff.

Skills

Advanced assessment skills

Coordination with healthcare teams

Non-invasive cardiac and respiratory studies

Education

Registry with the National Board of Respiratory Care

Current Washington State Respiratory Therapist license

Current CPR card

Job description

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

Kittitas Valley Healthcare

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

Provides Cardiopulmonary services to hospital patients and outpatients. Coordinates patient care with physicians, nursing staff, and other therapies. Requires advanced practitioner skills to intervene in complex patient care situations. Advanced assessment skills required. Conducts non-invasive cardiac and respiratory studies/tests. Coordinates and conducts special projects as assigned. Assists Nursing staff with short term relief during high utilization times.

• Qualifications

  Qualifications

  What is required...

  • 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 from the Washington State Department of Health
  • Current CPR card (maintenance required)
  • ACLS within 6 months of hire (maintenance required)
  • PALS within 6 months of hire (maintenance required)
  • NRP within 6 months of hire (maintenance required)

  What is preferred...

  • Work and/or educational experience that promoted group/team relationships
  • Previous experience in the practice of respiratory care; including care specific to adult and pediatric acute care delivery.
  • Previous experience in tertiary level respiratory care or geriatric respiratory care

  Additional Information

  Wage: Wage range will depend on applicable years of experience and level of license.

  CRT - $30.29/hour - $46.06/hour

  RRT - $32.24/hour - $47.54/hour

  FTE: .90 (36 hours/week)

  Benefits: This position is benefits eligible

  Union Status : Dependent on licensure per below:

  CRT - This is a non-covered position

  RRT - This is a Teamsters-covered position