Hospital RRT/CRT Position, Competitive Salary + Benefits

Connected Health Care, LLC; Laramie (WY); In loco; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

ConnectedHealth is seeking a Full-time Registered or Certified Respiratory Therapist for hospital settings with day/night shifts. The role focuses on cardiopulmonary care for acute and chronic patients, delivering ventilator support, airway management, and patient education.

You will assess respiratory status, develop care plans, perform ABG sampling, and ensure safe equipment use while documenting in EMR. Strong teamwork and critical thinking are essential in this dynamic clinical environment.

Competenze

• Associate degree or higher in Respiratory Therapy or Respiratory Care from an accredited program.
• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential through NBRC.
• Active respiratory care practitioner license in the state of employment, or eligibility to obtain licensure before starting.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Mansioni

• Provide comprehensive respiratory therapy services to patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions.
• Assess patients' respiratory status and assist in developing individualized respiratory care plans.
• Administer oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, nebulizer treatments, and other prescribed respiratory treatments.
• Initiate, monitor, and manage invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation according to physician orders and facility protocols.
• Perform airway management procedures, including suctioning, tracheostomy care, and assistance with intubation.
• Obtain arterial blood gas samples and assist with interpreting results to evaluate respiratory function.
• Monitor patients receiving respiratory support and adjust treatment plans as authorized by established protocols.
• Respond to emergency situations, rapid responses, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation events.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver safe, effective patient care.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions, treatments, and respiratory equipment.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic medical records.
• Ensure respiratory equipment is properly maintained, cleaned, and functioning safely.

Conoscenze

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Documentation in EMR

Ventilation management

Formazione

Associate degree or higher in Respiratory Therapy

NBRC-credential: RRT/CRT

State licensure or eligibility to obtain

BLS certification

Descrizione del lavoro

Full-time Registered or Certified Respiratory Therapist positions in a hospital setting with night and day shift options. These roles focus on delivering comprehensive cardiopulmonary care to acute and chronic patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive respiratory therapy services to patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions.

• Assess patients' respiratory status and assist in developing individualized respiratory care plans.

• Administer oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, nebulizer treatments, and other prescribed respiratory treatments.

• Initiate, monitor, and manage invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation according to physician orders and facility protocols.

• Perform airway management procedures, including suctioning, tracheostomy care, and assistance with intubation.

• Obtain arterial blood gas samples and assist with interpreting results to evaluate respiratory function.

• Monitor patients receiving respiratory support and adjust treatment plans as authorized by established protocols.

• Respond to emergency situations, rapid responses, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation events.

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver safe, effective patient care.

• Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions, treatments, and respiratory equipment.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic medical records.

• Ensure respiratory equipment is properly maintained, cleaned, and functioning safely.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree or higher in Respiratory Therapy or Respiratory Care from an accredited program.

• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).

• Active respiratory care practitioner license in the state of employment, or eligibility to obtain licensure before starting.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Preferred Skills:

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification preferred, depending on facility requirements.

• Previous respiratory therapy experience in an acute care hospital, emergency department, intensive care unit (ICU), or other clinical setting preferred.

• Experience with mechanical ventilation, airway management, oxygen delivery systems, and arterial blood gas analysis preferred.

You hold an active RRT or CRT certification. You have experience managing mechanical ventilation and airway procedures. You possess strong critical thinking and interdisciplinary communication skills