Respiratory Therapist
Territory: Laramie & Cheyenne, Wyoming
About the role
Join our team at Evergreen Healthcare Group as a Respiratory Therapist to provide expert respiratory care that enhances patient recovery and well-being through technical proficiency and compassionate service. We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our skilled nursing healthcare team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in respiratory therapy, critical care, and patient assessment, with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality respiratory support and patient care. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your expertise directly impacts patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Receive and follow schedule/instructions from your supervisor and as outlined in our established policies and procedures
- Adhere to established policies and procedures of the community to which the position is assigned
- Perform focused interviews to identify specific patients' needs
- Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiological and psychosocial changes in the patient's condition
- Collect, analyze, and interpret data and information from health care members and documents actual and/or potential diagnoses
- Plan for outcomes of care for assigned patients
- Perform interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care, and the company policies and patient care outcome standards
- Follow emergency, safety, and infection control procedures of the community to which the position is assigned
- Promote and participate in activities to facilitate good interpersonal communications
- Report and document changes in the patient's respiratory status to the Physician, Nurse, and others responsible for oversight of patient care, prior to exiting community
- Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel, as well as other departments within the community
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years' experience as a Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Minimum of associate degree from an accredited school
- Graduate of a respiratory care program required
- Bachelor of Science degree in the health care field preferred
- Proof of having passed the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT)
- Must hold a current CPR/BLS and ACLS certification
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate of $40-$45
- Dynamic and rewarding work environment
- Opportunities for growth and professional development
About Us
At Evergreen Healthcare Group, we believe in creating a culture that values compassion, accountability, and growth — for both our residents and our team members.