Certified Respiratory Care Specialist

Join Our Compassionate Team as a Certified Respiratory Care Specialist! Stellar Senior Living is excited to welcome a skilled and passionate Certified Respiratory Care Specialist to our dedicated clinical team. In this full-time role, you will provide essential respiratory care services tailored to each resident’s needs, while adhering to physician orders and regulations. Your expertise will contribute significantly to improving clinical outcomes and delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a supportive nursing environment. About Us As a leading provider of assisted living and memory care across the Western United States, we are committed to fostering vibrant environments where our residents can flourish. Our founding principle is to pursue excellence in all aspects of care, ensuring a Stellar life for our residents, their families, and our employees. If you value a supportive workplace where people matter, we invite you to explore joining our team! Why You'll Love Working at Stellar Senior Living Competitive Pay: Enjoy a market-leading salary ranging from $40 to $45 per hour, depending on experience. Comprehensive Benefits: Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with a generous Paid Time Off policy and 401(k) with company matching. Career Advancement: As we grow, so too do your opportunities for professional development, including company-sponsored training and tuition reimbursement. Work Perks: Enjoy benefits such as free or discounted meals during shifts, on-demand pay options, and a collaborative team environment that values your contributions. Key Responsibilities Deliver respiratory therapy treatments and modalities as per physician prescriptions. Assess and monitor residents’ respiratory status and response to therapy. Operate and maintain respiratory equipment, including oxygen delivery systems, ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP, and aerosol medication devices. Provide tracheostomy care and perform suctioning when necessary. Work alongside physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members to create and implement personalized care plans. Document all treatments, assessments, and resident responses accurately in the medical record. Educate residents, families, and staff on respiratory care procedures and equipment use. Ensure compliance with infection control standards and safety regulations. Participate in care conferences and assist with quality improvement initiatives. Qualifications Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program. Current Colorado Respiratory Therapist license (RRT or CRT) in good standing. Current BLS certification required. Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute settings preferred. Proficient in ventilator management and tracheostomy care, strongly preferred. Exceptional clinical assessment and critical thinking abilities. Ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary team. Familiarity with state and federal regulations governing skilled nursing facilities. Join Us in Making a Difference! If you're eager to contribute your skills and compassion in a mission-driven organization that values both residents and employees, we warmly invite you to apply and advance your career with Stellar Senior Living. We proudly uphold equal employment opportunities, prohibiting discrimination on various bases including race, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, and more. As part of our commitment to a safe environment, we strongly encourage employees to receive the FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccination and boosters as recommended by the CDC. Stellar organizes on-site vaccination clinics, though being fully vaccinated is not a condition of employment.

Created: 2026-03-11