Who is KVH...

KVH is an integrated healthcare delivery system that includes 24-hour emergency care, inpatient, and outpatient hospital services through KVH Hospital. Clinics include family medicine, internal medicine, orthopedics, general surgery, women’s health, pediatrics, workplace health and urgent care. Specialty services provide home health and hospice, physical, speech and occupational therapies, and a geriatric nurse practitioner program.

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.

What is required...

• Registry with the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• 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.
• One year of tertiary level respiratory care or geriatric respiratory care delivered is preferred

Wage:  Wage range starts at $27.63/hour; actual starting wage will depend on years' of applicable experience. 

FTE:  Per Diem

Shift:  Variable

Benefits:  This position is not eligible for benefits.