Respiratory Therapist - Cardiopulmonary Services

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

• Full-time

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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

KVH puts ‘employee care’ high on the priority list, with health benefits like low‑cost medical, dental, and vision insurance and a robust employee wellness program. KVH offers company contribution toward your choice of medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, including coverage available for spouses/domestic partners and dependent children. KVH believes that continuing education is critical to our mission and vision. We have implemented many educational programs such as the Medical Assistant Apprenticeship program and certification pay to encourage continuing education.

We want our employees to know they are valued. One of the ways we show this is by quickly vesting employees, making them pension eligible after just one year of part‑time status.

To view more details about the comprehensive benefits package we offer to eligible employees visit our website.

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate recent graduate from a Respiratory Therapy program to join our dynamic Respiratory Care Team. This entry‑level opportunity is ideal for individuals eager to begin their healthcare career in a critical‑care hospital environment.

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will deliver essential respiratory care to patients across multiple departments, including the Critical Care Unit (CCU), Emergency Room (ER), Family Birthing Place (FBP), and Med/Surg units. You will receive hands‑on training and continuous supervision, enabling you to build confidence, refine your clinical skills, and make a meaningful impact from day one.

If you are passionate about patient care and committed to professional growth, we invite you to become a vital part of our dedicated team.

This position will primarily train during day shift but will transition to night shift upon successful completion of orientation.

What is required...

• Registry with the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) within three (3) months of hire
• Current Washington State Respiratory Therapist license from the Washington State Department of Health
• Current CPR card (maintenance required)
• Current ACLS card (maintenance required)
• PALS within 3 months of hire (maintenance required)
• NRP within 3 months of hire (maintenance required)

What is preferred...

• Work and/or educational experience that promoted group/team relationships

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: This is a Teamsters‑covered position