Respiratory Therapist - Relocation & Sign-On Bonus (WA)

Kalesta Healthcare Group; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalesta Healthcare Group in Othello, Washington is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our care team. This full-time role supports residents with respiratory needs and collaborates with nursing and therapy staff to achieve optimal outcomes.

Responsibilities include administering treatments per physician orders, assessing respiratory status, documenting care, educating residents and families, and ensuring equipment is clean and functional.

Qualifications

• Current Washington State license/certification as an Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP).
• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program (CRT or RRT preferred).
• Experience with tracheostomy care and ventilator management strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Compassionate, dependable, and resident-focused.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy treatments per physician orders, including nebulizer treatments, suctioning, oxygen administration, etc.
• Assess and monitor residents' respiratory status, promptly reporting changes to the nursing and medical team
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of treatments, interventions, and resident response
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to create individualized care plans for residents with respiratory needs
• Educate residents, families, and staff on respiratory care techniques and equipment
• Ensure proper cleaning, maintenance, and functionality of respiratory therapy equipment

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Compassionate care

Resident-focused

Education

WA RCP license

RT program graduate

Job description

Kalesta Healthcare Group in Othello, Washington is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our care team. This full-time role supports residents with respiratory needs and collaborates with nursing and therapy staff to achieve optimal outcomes.

Responsibilities include administering treatments per physician orders, assessing respiratory status, documenting care, educating residents and families, and ensuring equipment is clean and functional.