Outpatient Respiratory Therapist

## Description

Are you a Respiratory Therapist who enjoys variety, autonomy, and meaningful one-on-one patient care? Klickitat Valley Health is seeking a skilled and flexible **Outpatient Respiratory Therapist** to support our outpatient respiratory services and pulmonology care.

In this primarily clinical role, you’ll perform pulmonary function testing and other respiratory diagnostics, support pulmonology telehealth visits, and serve as a key resource for patient and staff education related to respiratory care, equipment, and best practices. This position is focused on hands-on clinical work and collaboration- there are **no departmental coordination or management responsibilities**, making it an ideal role for an RT who loves the clinical side of the work.

If you’re looking for a role where your expertise directly supports patients and providers in a community-focused healthcare setting, we’d love to connect with you.

Casual positions are not eligible for benefits.

## Qualifications

Minimum Education, Training & Experience (includes licenses or certifications)

Education / Licensure

• Must be at least 18 years or older
• Associate’s degree required, Bachelor’s (or higher degree) preferred
• Certification: Must be a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Licensure: Current licensure in the state of Washington
• BLS, ACLS & PALS required, NRP additionally preferred

Experience

• Previous experience in an outpatient respiratory therapy setting is preferred.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Strong clinical assessment and technical skills related to respiratory diagnostics
• Effective communication skills for patient, provider, and staff education
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary clinical teams
• Proficiency with pulmonary function testing and related equipment
• Knowledge of chronic respiratory disease management and patient education

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. ### Clinical Responsibilities

• Perform outpatient respiratory diagnostic testing and procedures, including but not limited to:

Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs)

• Oxygen titration
• Methacholine challenge testing
• 6-minute walk tests
• Exercise testing
• Sputum induction
• Inhaler technique demonstration and education
• Chest wall manipulation, as applicable
• Pulmonary rehabilitation support, as applicable

• Educate patients on chronic respiratory disease management, treatment plans, and the use of equipment.

1. ### Pulmonology Telehealth Support

• Facilitate pulmonology clinic tele-visits in collaboration with the consulting pulmonologist, including patient preparation, testing coordination, and real-time clinical support as needed.

1. ### Education and Training

• Provide education, training, and in-services to providers and care team staff related to respiratory policies, procedures, equipment, and best practices, as requested or assigned.

1. ### Equipment and Operational Support

• Utilize and maintain respiratory equipment in accordance with established policies and manufacturer guidelines.
• Communicate equipment issues or supply needs to appropriate leadership or support departments (e.g., Biomedical Services).

1. ### Advisory and Emergency Support

• Serve as a subject-matter resource related to respiratory care when on-site.
• Respond to cardiopulmonary emergencies while on site, consistent with the scope of practice and hospital policy.
• Assist with acute care respiratory procedures as needed and as time allows.