Respiratory Therapist
About the job
- Registry with the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respiratory Therapist.
- Current Washington State Respiratory Therapist license from the Washington State Department of Health.
- Current CPR card, with maintenance required.
- Obtain Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 6 months of hire, with maintenance required.
- Obtain Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 6 months of hire, with maintenance required.
- Obtain Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification within 6 months of hire, with maintenance required.
- Provide cardiopulmonary services to hospital patients and outpatients.
- Coordinate patient care with physicians, nursing staff, and other therapies.
- Intervene in complex patient care situations using advanced practitioner and assessment skills.
- Conduct non-invasive cardiac and respiratory studies and tests.
- Coordinate and conduct special projects as assigned.
- Assist nursing staff with short-term relief during high-utilization times.
- Work and/or educational experience that promoted group or team relationships.
- Previous experience in the practice of respiratory care, including adult and pediatric acute care delivery.
- Previous experience in tertiary-level respiratory care or geriatric respiratory care.
About the company
KVH provides health care as a community-owned public hospital district in Kittitas County, Washington. It runs a 25-bed critical access hospital in Ellensburg with 24/7 emergency services, acute care, and labor and delivery, plus a network of clinics offering family and internal medicine, women’s health, pediatrics, urgent care, and several specialty services. The system extends to home health, hospice, and rehabilitation services. It differentiates itself by being locally governed and focused on accessible, community-centered care, maintaining a full care continuum in a rural area, including obstetrics through an outsourced model when needed. Its goal is to deliver comprehensive, accessible care tailored to local needs and to promote health equity for residents.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Ellensburg, Washington
Founded
1964
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Senator Murray secured $2.26 million CDS for orthopedic and surgical space modernization.
- KVH completed a two-year imaging and surgical remodel by March 2026.
- The board reported a clean 2024 audit and 8.2% operating margin in May 2025.
What critics are saying
- OB/GYN departures in 2023 forced outsourced obstetrics; staffing remains fragile in 2026.
- KVH needed 10 gynecological cases monthly to break even on OB care.
- Washington Medicaid cuts threaten rural hospital revenue and services across the county.
What makes Kittitas Valley Healthcare unique
- 2024 expansion added a fourth OR and next-generation MRI in Ellensburg.
- KVH remains the only 24-hour birthing hospital in Kittitas County.
- Jason Adler, a long-tenured insider, became CEO in December 2024.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Relocation Assistance