Registered Respiratory Therapist - Full-Time - Days

Montrose Memorial Hospital; Montrose (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $15,000

Student loan contributions up to $10,8

Mentoring

Continuing Education

401(k) with employer match

Multiple health options

Professional Development Ladder

Job summary

Montrose Regional Health seeks a licensed Respiratory Therapist to perform RT procedures, ventilator management, and bedside diagnostics for inpatients and outpatients in Montrose, CO.

Qualifications include NBRC RRT, AMA-approved program, BLS/ALCS on hire, and PALS/NRP within 9 months. ICU/Neonatal ICU experience and strong teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA-approved school of Respiratory Therapy and NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• BLS and ALCS required on hire.
• PALS and NRP required within 9 months of hire.
• Experience with ICU/Neonatal ICU care including EKG, ABG, spirometry, and oximetry.

Responsibilities

• Perform RT procedures, vent management, bedside diagnostics per RT protocols and MD orders.
• Assist with outpatient diagnostics as needed.
• Collaborate with medical staff to provide comprehensive respiratory care for acute and chronic conditions.

Skills

Team player

Compassionate

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Patient care

Education

RRT (NBRC)

AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy program

BLS/ALCS required on hire

PALS/NRP within 9 months

Job description

About Montrose Regional Health:

• As the leading healthcare in the Uncompahgre Valley, MRH offers patients personalized and professional healthcare backed by the latest technology experience, and partnership, we continue to evolve and broaden our comprehensive services in 23-specialties and sub- specialties. We are the hospital, the healthcare resource, and the employer of choice in our communities. Montrose Regional Health is a not for-profit accredited by the Joint Commission meeting the highest standards of healthcare.

About The Department:

• Respiratory Care Services provides both diagnostic studies and respiratory care for inpatients and outpatients. Registered and certified respiratory care practitioners provide all therapeutic procedures including inhaled medications, postural drainage, airway care and oxygen therapy.
• The department and the medical staff treat patients with acute and chronic diseases, post-surgical patients, chest trauma and coronary disease among others

About The Career:

• Performs all procedures of clinical area, including respiratory care consults, RT procedures, vent management, bedside diagnostics. Assist with out-patient diagnostics as needed. Uses RT protocols and MD orders for therapy procedures and ventilator management.

All About You

• Education: Graduate of AMA-approved school of Respiratory Therapy. Registered Respiratory Therapist by the NBRC.
• BLS, ALCS required on hire.
• PALS and NRP required within 9 months of hire.
• Training & Experience: Current, competent and basic knowledge of intensive care and neonatal intensive care including EKG, ABG, spirometry, and oximetry. Team player, compassionate, detail oriented, strong communication skills, patience, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work collaboratively and with minimal supervision.

What We Offer:

• $15,000 Sign On bonus (one year experience required)
• Student loan employer contributions up to $10,800 tax free!
• Mentoring
• Continuing Education
• 401 K Retirement Plan with employer match
• Multiple health options to selection from
• Ability to earn an additional $5.00 per hour by participating in our Professional Development Ladder program

Our Brand:

• Integrity & honesty in everything we do
• Service with care and compassion
• Excellence
• Leadership with innovation & Creativity
• We care for our team like family.

* This position is located in Montrose Colorado

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