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

Kittitas Valley Healthcare • Ellensburg, WA

4h • $30 - $49 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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 from the Washington 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)

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Provides Cardiopulmonary services to hospital patients and outpatients.
• Coordinates patient care with physicians, nursing staff, and other therapies.
• Intervenes in complex patient care situations.
• 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.

Benefits

• Low cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust employee wellness program
• Company contribution toward medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Coverage available for spouses/ domestic partners, and dependent children
• Continuing education programs
• Medical Assistant Apprenticeship program
• Certification pay
• Pension eligible after one year of part-time status

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed