CRT Certified Respiratory Therapist

Position Summary

This position applies basic fundamental techniques of respiratory therapy to patients in a variety of health care settings.

Core Functions

• Performs all modalities of basic respiratory care as prescribed by physicians and/or licensed independent practitioners in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures such as breathing treatments, lung expansion therapy, noninvasive ventilation and oxygen therapy.
• Applies and manages mechanical ventilators with physician and/or licensed independent practitioner oversight, recommending adjustments to improve clinical condition, patient comfort and to expedite the weaning process.
• Assembles, disassembles, operates, maintains, troubleshoots, cleans and performs adjustments in the applications of durable medical equipment and circuitry used in the delivery of respiratory care as prescribed in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
• Performs basic assessment of patient’s disease process and response to therapy ordered and documents therapy provided in an accurate and complete manner in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
• Communicates and collaborates with resource staff in formulating care plans, recommendations for change in therapy and identification/resolution of problems and when confronted with unfamiliar situations, procedures and techniques.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate or technical degree.
• Proof of having passed the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
• A current license in state practiced as required by state law.
• In the state of Nevada, all incumbents must have their Blood Gas Technologist certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• In Home Care setting, must possess valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.
• Must have basic knowledge of clinical techniques, applications and equipment.
• Must possess highly effective human relation skills necessary to interface with patients, families, staff and other healthcare personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Additional Information

The largest city in the northeastern part of the state, Sterling is a farm and ranch community with deep roots on the Colorado prairie. Sterling’s laid-back lifestyle makes it easy to explore a variety of outdoor and cultural activities, from boating, fishing and swimming in North Sterling State Park, to hiking, biking, golf, hunting-and-shooting sports or admiring unique public art.

Here at Sterling Regional Med Center, our singular focus is to provide you with outstanding care and an unparalleled patient experience through the latest in medical technology, a vision of compassion, and a concentration on patient and employee safety.

This is a full-time, 36 hour a week, day shift position 6:30am-7pm.

Position Summary: This position applies basic fundamental techniques of respiratory therapy to patients in a variety of health care settings.