Respiratory Therapist, 15K Sign On Bonus FT Nights

Description

Sign-on Bonus $15,000.00

At SageWest Health Care, we are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality, family-friendly care available. SageWest Health Care is located in Fremont County, Wyoming, encompassing two hospitals, one in Riverton and one in Lander. Each offers a wide range of healthcare services, including inpatient medical services, emergency room services, surgical services, imaging services, laboratory diagnostic services, primary care, infusion services, and women’s health.

Job Summary:

The Respiratory Care Practitioner is responsible for safely and effectively administering all phases of respiratory care per departmental procedures.

• Performs accurate patient assessment for respiratory care, reviews patient information and recommends appropriate therapy to the ordering physician.
• Administers respiratory medications via SVN, MDI & DPI, performs cardiopulmonary testing (EKG, PFT), sets up, maintains, and manages non invasive positive pressure devices and ventilators
• Records accurate therapy and medication administration in medical record timely
• Educates patients on respiratory care procedures
• Records therapy and medication administration electronically
  
  

Qualifications

Certification:

• Current BLS certification through American Heart Association
• ACLS current certification
• PALS current certification or within 90 days of hire
• NRP current or within 90 days of hire
  
  

Licenses

• Respiratory Therapist - Certified Respiratory Care Therapist OR Registered Respiratory Therapist
• .May be either a Certified Technician or a Registered Therapist
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care preferred
  
  

Experience:

• Minimum 2+ years Critical Care experience preferred
• Minimum 2+ years experience in a Respiratory Department preferred