Respiratory Therapist

# Respiratory TherapistBellevue, WA 98007## Description**Respiratory Therapist (RT)** Bellevue Post-Acute | Bellevue, WAJoin our **Bellevue Post-Acute** dedicated team in providing high-quality, compassionate care to residents in our skilled nursing facility! Our team is built on compassion, respect, and excellence. Recognized for delivering skilled nursing and rehabilitative care in a modern and supportive environment, we are proud to be part of a safe, welcoming community with easy access to Seattle, making Bellevue a great place to live, work, and grow. We believe “Great Care Starts with Great People” and that “Together, We Thrive.”Website:Address: 2424 156th Ave. NE, Bellevue, WA 98007The **Respiratory Therapist (RT)** provides high-quality respiratory care services to residents in accordance with physician orders, facility policies, and state/federal regulations. The RT sets up, operates, and monitors respiratory therapy equipment, delivers therapeutic treatments, and collaborates with interdisciplinary staff to ensure residents’ respiratory needs are met.**Reporting:** This position reports directly to the Director of Rehabilitation and collaborates with nursing, therapy, and medical staff.**Key Responsibilities** • Administer physician-prescribed respiratory therapy treatments, including oxygen therapy, ventilator support, nebulizer therapy, and chest physiotherapy. • Monitor, assess, and document residents’ respiratory status, treatment outcomes, and progress. • Perform pulmonary function tests, pulse oximetry, and ventilator weaning assessments. • Respond promptly to emergency situations, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). • Clean, sterilize, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment. • Educate residents and families on respiratory care, equipment use, and self-management strategies. • Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and collaborate with nursing, therapy, and medical staff. • Ensure compliance with HIPAA, infection control, OBRA, and state/federal long-term care regulations. • Provide compassionate, resident-centered care while respecting resident rights, dignity, and confidentiality.## Qualifications**Education and License Requirements** • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program. • Current Washington State Respiratory Therapist license. • Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (ACLS preferred).**Experience** • Minimum 1 year of clinical respiratory care experience preferred; SNF or long-term care experience a plus. • Prior experience with ventilator management and tracheostomy care strongly preferred. • Familiarity with technology-dependent patients and geriatric populations.**Qualifications and Skills** • Strong knowledge of respiratory care principles, procedures, and equipment. • Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team. • Excellent communication, documentation, and customer service skills. • Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities, especially in emergency situations. • Physical ability to lift up to 40 lbs, assist with patient transfers, and stand/walk for extended periods.**How to Apply:**Click Apply and complete the online application form.Please ensure you: • Answer all application questions • Upload your professional license and any relevant documentsWe look forward to reviewing your application! #J-18808-Ljbffr