Registered Respiratory Therapist - Full-Time - Nights

montrosehospital; Montrose (CO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Student loan assistance

Mentoring

Continuing Education

401(k) employer match

Health options to choose from

Professional Development Ladder bonus

Job summary

Montrose Regional Health in Montrose, CO seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide RT services for inpatients and outpatients, including vent management and bedside diagnostics.

The candidate will use RT protocols, follow MD orders, and support ICU and neonatal care with strong communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs all procedures of clinical area, including RT consults, procedures, vent management, bedside diagnostics.
• Assist with out-patient diagnostics as needed, follow RT protocols and MD orders.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Compassionate

Detail oriented

Education

AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy program

Registered Respiratory Therapist NBRC

Tools

Ventilator management

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


• 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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