Night-Shift Respiratory Therapist — Part-Time, Critical Care

SageWest Health Care – Lander; Lander (WY); On-site; USD 34,440 - 52,348; Part time

Job summary

ScionHealth is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver respiratory care to patients of all ages, including ventilation management and diagnostic testing. You will collaborate with the care team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care under established policies and standards.

The role supports part-time night shifts (6:30pm–7am) and requires strong clinical skills, safety adherence, and communication with patients and staff. Experience in acute settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a two-year AMA-approved respiratory therapy program leading to CRT or RRT eligibility.
• Current state license or certification as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• CRT or RRT credential from NBRC.
• BLS required within facility policy.
• ACLS required within facility policy.
• PALS and NRP within facility policy.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine respiratory therapy procedures including oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, chest physiotherapy, and suctioning.
• Assists with emergency interventions, including manual resuscitation and code response.
• Manages and monitors mechanical ventilators, including parameter adjustments and troubleshooting.
• Obtains and interprets arterial blood gases and communicates results.
• Conducts pulmonary function testing and 12-lead EKGs; identifies life-threatening arrhythmias.
• Maintains and calibrates respiratory equipment according to infection control guidelines.
• Documents care delivered, interventions, and patient responses accurately and timely.
• Assists with quality improvement activities and clerical functions.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare staff.

Skills

Ventilator management

Arterial blood gas analysis

Infection control

Communication

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Two-year AMA-approved respiratory therapy program leading to CRT or RRT eligibility

Tools

Ventilators

Pulmonary function testing equipment

ABG analyzers

Job description

ScionHealth is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver respiratory care to patients of all ages, including ventilation management and diagnostic testing. You will collaborate with the care team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care under established policies and standards.

The role supports part-time night shifts (6:30pm–7am) and requires strong clinical skills, safety adherence, and communication with patients and staff. Experience in acute settings is preferred.