Respiratory Therapist

North Big Horn Hospital; Wyoming (OH); On-site; USD 38,572 - 52,348; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Wyoming is looking for a qualified Respiratory Therapist to join their team. The ideal candidate will have completed an accredited Respiratory Therapist program, hold current Wyoming licensure, and possess NBRC credentials. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining respiratory equipment, working collaboratively with staff, and providing patient care. Required certifications include BLS upon hire, with additional certifications needed within 6 months. This is a pool/PRN position offering flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• NBRC credentials as a respiratory therapist are required.
• RRT and CRT credentials are accepted.
• Current Wyoming licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner is necessary.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and skills for patient care across various departments.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, operate, maintain, and monitor respiratory equipment.
• Perform arterial punctures and provide clinical resources to nursing staff.
• Participate in a team approach for patient care.

Skills

Experience in intubation

Tracheostomy care

CPAP and BiPAP therapy

Deep suctioning

Customer service skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapist program

Current Wyoming licensure as a respiratory therapist

Job description

Job Posting

Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory PRN Respiratory Therapist

Required

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapist program.
• NBRC credentials as a respiratory therapist.
• RRT and CRT credentials accepted.
• Current Wyoming licensure as a respiratory therapist.
• Current Wyoming licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Work collaboratively with medical providers, the supervisor and lead staff, who oversee, and coordinate patient care provided by the Respiratory Therapy and Cardiac Rehab departments.
• Assemble, operate, maintain, and monitor a wide variety of equipment including ventilators and those that are involved in the administrations of prescribed gases and inhaled medication.
• Perform arterial punctures.
• Act as a clinical resource to nursing staff by assisting with decision making, assessment, treatment and documentation of respiratory care.
• Knowledge of home oxygen equipment and order as required.
• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients they are serving in the ED, Impatient floor, RT Office and Clinic or other areas.

Required Certifications

• BLS upon hire.
• ACLS, PALS, and NRP are required within 6 months of hire.

Desirable

Experience in intubation, tracheostomy care, CPAP, BiPAP, heated high flow nasal cannula, deep suctioning, sputum collection, nebulizer treatments, cardiac rehab, PFT’s, Zio Patches, Nonin NOC OX, knowledge of EMT, good customer service skills. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract variables.

Other Requirements

Participate in a team approach. Always report abnormal findings in physical or emotional condition of patients to other RTs, nursing staff and providers.

Additional Information

Position Type: Pool/PRN/Per Diem

Contact Information

Kirsten Bryson - HR Director
HR
1115 Lane 12
Lovell, WY 82431
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