Night Shift Respiratory Therapist - Sign-On Bonus

ScionHealth; Lander (WY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

ScionHealth in Wyoming is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for full-time night shift 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM, with a $15,000 sign-on bonus. The role provides respiratory care to patients of all ages, including vent management and diagnostic testing, in collaboration with the healthcare team.

The ideal candidate will have CRT or RRT eligibility, state licensure, and BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP as required by the facility, with strong communication and infection control practices.

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.
• BLS within the facility's policy timeframe.
• ACLS within the facility's policy timeframe.
• PALS and NRP per facility requirements within policy timeframe.

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 per infection control guidelines.
• Documents care delivered, interventions, and patient responses accurately and timely.
• Assists with quality improvement activities and departmental clerical functions.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare staff.

Skills

Respiratory therapy knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Infection control

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Education

Two-year AMA-approved RT program

Job description

ScionHealth in Wyoming is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for full-time night shift 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM, with a $15,000 sign-on bonus. The role provides respiratory care to patients of all ages, including vent management and diagnostic testing, in collaboration with the healthcare team.

The ideal candidate will have CRT or RRT eligibility, state licensure, and BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP as required by the facility, with strong communication and infection control practices.