New Grad Respiratory Therapist - Cardiopulmonary Services

Company Description

KVH is an integrated healthcare delivery system that includes 24-hour emergency care, inpatient, and outpatient hospital services through KVH Hospital. Clinics and services 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. KVH 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 offers health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage with company contribution, coverage for spouses/domestic partners and dependent children, and a robust employee wellness program. KVH supports continuing education with programs such as the Medical Assistant Apprenticeship program and certification pay. One way we show that employees are valued is by vesting eligibility after one year of part-time status.

For more details about the comprehensive benefits package, visit our website – KV Healthcare.

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate recent graduate from a Respiratory Therapy program to join our 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 the day shift but will transition to the 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)

• 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 - $33.21/hour - $48.98/hour
• FTE: .90 (36 hours/week)
• Benefits: This position is benefits eligible
• Union Status: Dependent on licensure
• CRT - This is a non-covered position
• RRT - This is a Teamsters-covered position