Registered Respiratory Therapist

Primary City/State

Casper, Wyoming

Department Name

Respiratory Therapy - Hosp

Work Shift

Varied

Job Category

Clinical Care

Pay

$10,000.00 Sign-On Available

Benefits

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Schedule

Full-time Varied Shifts rotating between Days and Nights with the need of the department, work 12 hour shifts.

About the Role

This position independently provides respiratory care, pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing to patients in a variety of health care settings. Core Functions include: performing all basic modalities of respiratory care, managing mechanical ventilators, assembling, disassembling, operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, cleaning and performing adjustments in the applications of durable medical equipment and circuitry, performing pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing, performing patient assessments and evaluating patient response to care provided, communicating and collaborating with resource staff in formulating care plans, recommendations for change in therapy and identification/resolution of problems, supervising department staff, providing respiratory care, pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing to patients in a variety of health care settings, and may be assigned to a variety of areas throughout the system where respiratory care is needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs all basic modalities of respiratory care as prescribed by physicians and/or licensed independent practitioners in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
• Applies and manages mechanical ventilators in collaboration with physicians and/or licensed independent practitioners, 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 pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing as prescribed in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
• Performs patient assessments and evaluates patient response to care provided, making recommendations to physicians regarding the plan of care, appropriate use of respiratory therapy and modification of therapy as clinical condition changes.
• 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.
• May supervise department staff.

Requirements

• Associate or technical degree.
• Proof of having passed the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• RRT required for all new hires to the position after October 1, 2015. Incumbents in the position as of October 1, 2015 must possess their RRT by October 1, 2017.
• 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.
• Banner Registry positions require a minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting. Experience must include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in the specialty area.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• In Home Care setting, must posses valid drivers license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.
• Must be knowledgeable of clinical techniques, applications and equipment as typically obtained through one year of clinical experience.
• Must possess highly effective human relation skills necessary to interface with patients, families, staff and other healthcare personnel.

Qualifications

• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.