Registered Respiratory Therapist - Full-Time - Days

montrosehospital; Montrose (CO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Student loan contributions

Mentoring

Continuing Education

Job summary

Montrose Regional Health in Montrose, CO seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide bedside respiratory care for inpatients and outpatients.

You will perform RT procedures, vent management, and bedside diagnostics, follow MD orders, and participate in out-patient diagnostics as needed.

Requirements include AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy education, NBRC registration, BLS/ALCS on hire, PALS/NRP within 9 months. Sign-on bonus applies.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA-approved school of Respiratory Therapy.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist by the NBRC.
• BLS, ALCS required on hire; PALS and NRP within 9 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team player

Compassionate

Detail oriented

Patience

Problem-solving skills

Education

Respiratory Therapy degree (AMA-approved)

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist

Tools

EKG

ABG

Spirometry

Oximetry

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