Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT Home Care

About the Role

A rewarding career with Banner Home Medical Equipment, providing respiratory, sleep, ventilation, and other high-acuity respiratory services. We serve over 100,000 customers annually and are accredited by The Compliance Team (TCT) with three-year certifications for all lines of service. Join a fast-growing post-acute services agency in Wyoming and make a positive difference in patients' lives through 1:1 clinical support and in-service education.

This position involves providing respiratory care, pulmonary, and cardiology diagnostic testing in clinic and/or home settings. You will work alongside an energetic team of Respiratory Therapists passionate about exceptional patient care, referred to as "our Sofia’s."

Responsibilities

• Perform all basic modalities of respiratory care as prescribed by physicians or licensed independent practitioners.
• Apply and manage mechanical ventilators, recommending adjustments to improve clinical condition, patient comfort, and expedite the weaning process.
• Assemble, disassemble, operate, maintain, troubleshoot, clean, and adjust durable medical equipment and circuitry used in respiratory care.
• Perform pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing as prescribed.
• Conduct patient assessments, evaluate responses to care, and recommend modifications to the plan of care based on clinical changes.
• Document therapy accurately and completely.
• Communicate and collaborate with staff to formulate care plans, recommend therapy changes, and resolve problems.
• Supervise department staff as needed.
• Provide 1:1 clinical support and in-service education on equipment such as PAP, ventilators (non-invasive and invasive), oximeters, apnea monitors, air compressors with trach supplies, cough assist, vest therapy, and OCD with spot checks.
• Participate in the on-call rotation covering after-hours and weekends.

Requirements

• Associate or technical degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• Proof of passing the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). RRT required for all new hires after October 1, 2015; incumbents as of that date must obtain RRT by October 1, 2017.
• Current state license in the state practiced, as required by law. In Nevada, Blood Gas Technologist certification is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• For Home Care setting: Valid driver’s license and eligibility for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.
• One year of clinical experience, including knowledge of clinical techniques, applications, and equipment.
• Highly effective human relation skills to interface with patients, families, staff, and other healthcare personnel.
• For Banner Home Care AZ employees: Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintained throughout employment.
• For Banner Registry positions: Minimum of one year of experience in an acute care hospital setting within the past 12 months as an RRT in the specialty area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional related education and/or experience.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.

Location

1255 E C Street, Casper, WY 82601.