Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Edmonds Post Acute; Edmonds (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Edmonds Post Acute in Edmonds, WA is seeking a compassionate Respiratory Therapist (RT) to support residents with respiratory needs and collaborate with nursing and therapy staff to achieve optimal outcomes.

You will administer treatments, monitor status, document responses, educate residents and families, and ensure equipment is cleaned and maintained. WA RCP licensure is required, with CRT/RRT preferred and tracheostomy/ventilator experience highly valued.

Qualifications

• Must hold Washington state license as Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program; CRT or RRT preferred.
• Experience with tracheostomy care and ventilator management is strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with care teams.
• Compassionate, dependable and resident-focused.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy treatments per physician orders (nebulizers, suctioning, oxygen, etc.).
• Assess and monitor residents' respiratory status and report changes promptly.
• Document treatments and resident responses accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to create care plans.
• Educate residents, families and staff on respiratory care techniques.
• Maintain cleaning and functionality of respiratory equipment.

Skills

RCP licensure

CRT or RRT preferred

Tracheostomy care experience

Ventilator management experience

Communication skills

Resident-focused care

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

Job description:

Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Edmonds Post Acute – Edmonds, WA

Part-Time

About Us

At Edmonds Post Acute, we are committed to providing exceptional post-acute and long-term care in a supportive, resident-centered environment. Our team is passionate about helping residents regain independence, manage chronic conditions, and enjoy the highest possible quality of life.

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join our care team. This role plays a key part in supporting residents with respiratory needs and working closely with nursing and therapy staff to ensure optimal outcomes.

Key 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

Qualifications

• Current Washington State license/certification as a 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

Join Our Team!

If you are a skilled RT looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, we would love to meet you.