Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT

Banner Health Corporate; Nebraska; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for Platte County Memorial Hospital in Wheatland, WY. The role provides respiratory care and diagnostic testing for patients across inpatient and outpatient settings, including emergency and surgical areas.

The position requires an RRT, NBRC certification, and current licensure, with on-call nights, weekends, and holidays in a full-time schedule. Compensation includes a sign-on/relocation option and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate or technical degree required.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required.
• RRT certification by Oct 1, 2017 for incumbents as of Oct 1, 2015.
• Current license in state practiced as required by state law.
• Banner Registry requires at least 1 year of acute care hospital experience.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care, pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing per physician orders.
• Operate and manage mechanical ventilators with clinical adjustments.
• Assemble, maintain, and troubleshoot respiratory care equipment and circuitry.
• Perform pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing.
• Assess patients and modify therapy based on clinical condition.
• Collaborate with care team to plan and adjust care.
• May supervise department staff.
• Independently provide respiratory care across various health care settings.
• RRTs may be assigned to different areas within the system.

Skills

RRT certification

BLS certification

Interpersonal skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

Associate or technical degree

Job description

Primary City/State: Wheatland, Wyoming Department Name: Respiratory Thrpy-Hosp Work Shift: Day Job Category: Clinical Care ****$20,000.00 Sign-On & Relocation Assistance Available****

We’re proud that Banner Health has earned Great Place To Work® Certification™ for the third consecutive year. We’re committed to a workplace culture where team members trust the people they work for, take genuine pride in their work, and enjoy collaborating with colleagues.

Discover career opportunities and join our dedicated team of professionals.

Good health care is key to a good life. At Banner Health, we understand that, and that’s why we work hard every day to make a difference in people’s lives.

Do you like the idea of making a positive change in people’s lives – and your own? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

As a Registered Respiratory Therapist at Platte County Memorial Hospital, you can help with providing respiratory care to patients that range from premature infants with underdeveloped lungs to the lung concerns of the elderly.

Our respiratory therapists complete both inpatient and outpatient therapies, assisting with emergency room, medical/surgical, surgery, and Family Birthing areas.

Our team provides emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, trauma or shock as well as working with outpatients for EKGs, PFT, and stress tests.

Currently, we do not keep ventilated patients at our facility.

Platte County Memorial Hospital is a small facility, which enables our RRTs to utilize a lot of their training.

Platte County Memorial Hospital is a small facility, which enables our RRTs to utilize a lot of their training. This is a Full-Time position, 3 12's 6am-6:30pm, nights (on-call), as well as rotating weekends and holidays. We offer flexibility with scheduling and our team self-schedules working together to ensure all needs met.

If you're wanting to join the respiratory therapy team at this close-knit hospital providing a wide range of care, this role is for you -

Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.

Platte County Memorial Hospital offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient services, including an Outpatient Clinic which brings in more than 20 of the region's top physicians in nine different medical specialties to help care for southeast Wyoming residents.

A $16 million renovation created a new inpatient wing, surgical suite, and diagnostic imaging departments while making enhancements to the emergency department and laboratory.

In Wheatland, Wyoming, you'll enjoy a quality lifestyle in a close-knit community that is located just 70 miles north of Wyoming's capital city of Cheyenne.

You’ll experience a wealth of recreational opportunities in southern Wyoming, including many lakes and the nearby Laramie Peak and Medicine Bow National Forest areas.

We are also an easy drive from all of the recreational and cultural activities available in Colorado's Rocky Mountains and the city of Denver.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position independently provides respiratory care, pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing to patients in a variety of health care settings.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Performs all basic modalities of respiratory care as prescribed by physicians and/or licensed independent practitioners in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
2. Applies and manages mechanical ventilators in collaboration with physicians and/or licensed independent practitioners, recommending adjustments to improve clinical condition, patient comfort and to expedite the weaning process.
3. Assembles, disassembles, operates, maintains, troubleshoots, cleans and performs adjustments in the applications of durable medical equipment and circuitry used in the delivery of respiratory care as prescribed in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
4. Performs pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing as prescribed in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
5. Performs patient assessments and evaluates patient response to care provided, making recommendations to physicians regarding the plan of care, appropriate use of respiratory therapy and modification of therapy as clinical condition changes. Documents therapy provided in an accurate and complete manner in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
6. Communicates and collaborates with resource staff in formulating care plans, recommendations for change in therapy and identification/resolution of problems.
7. May supervise department staff.
8. Independently provides respiratory care, pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing to patients in a variety of health care settings.
9. May be assigned to a variety of areas throughout the system where respiratory care is needed.

Internal customers: All levels of nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team.

External Customers: Physicians and their office staff, payers, community agencies and regulatory agencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate or technical degree.
• Proof of having passed the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• RRT required for all new hires to the position after October 1, 2015.
• Incumbents in the position as of October 1, 2015 must possess their RRT by October 1, 2017.
• A current license in state practiced as required by state law.
• In the state of Nevada, all incumbents must have their Blood Gas Technologist certification.
• Banner Registry positions require a minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting.
• Experience must include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in the specialty area.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• In Home Care setting, must posses valid drivers license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.
• Must be knowledgeable of clinical techniques, applications and equipment as typically obtained through one year of clinical experience.
• Must possess highly effective human relation skills necessary to interface with patients, families, staff and other healthcare personnel.
• Employees working for Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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