Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT

Job Summary

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 and maintaining DME, performing diagnostic tests, assessing patient responses, documenting therapy, collaborating with staff, and supervising department staff.

About the Role

Worland is located within the Big Horn Basin and along the Big Horn River in beautiful Northwestern Wyoming. A community hub, Worland has a proud heritage of initiative, innovation and offers a wealth of recreational opportunities. The respiratory care team is a great department for individuals who thrive on using multiple skills to care for patients of all ages.

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.

Skills

Highly effective human relation skills, knowledge of clinical techniques, applications and equipment, ability to communicate and collaborate with staff, ability to perform multiple tasks independently, ability to manage mechanical ventilators, ability to assemble, disassemble, operate, maintain, troubleshoot, clean and perform adjustments in the applications of durable medical equipment and circuitry used in the delivery of respiratory care.

Benefits

Includes sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and a variety of benefit plans.

Pay

$20,000.00 Sign-on Bonus and $20,000.00 Relocation Available

Schedule

Varied Shifts, schedule will rotate with primary hours between 6:45am-7:15pm, three days per week. Call rotation required.