Respiratory Therapist Needed-Join an Incredible Team

ConnectedHealth; Rock Springs (WY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

ConnectedHealth is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) to support hospital-wide cardiopulmonary care. The position involves delivering prescribed respiratory treatments, operating ventilators, and collaborating with the clinical team across shifts.

The role requires current credentials, Wyoming licensure, and BLS. Experience in critical care or emergency services is preferred, with flexible scheduling options available to meet patient needs.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program (associate degree or higher).
• Current RRT or CRT credential (NBRC).
• Wyoming license or ability to secure licensure before employment.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Prior hospital respiratory care or critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients in respiratory distress and pulmonary disorders.
• Deliver physician-prescribed respiratory treatments and therapies.
• Operate and monitor ventilators, BiPAP, CPAP, and related equipment.
• Perform respiratory assessments and adjust treatment plans within scope.
• Collect ABG specimens and collaborate with the medical team.
• Assist with emergency airway procedures and patient stabilization.
• Administer bronchodilators and oxygen therapy as ordered.
• Provide pulmonary hygiene and airway clearance techniques.
• Monitor treatment effectiveness and respond to changes.
• Coordinate with nursing and physicians to ensure continuity of care.
• Educate patients on breathing techniques and respiratory care.
• Complete accurate charting and maintain infection prevention standards.

Skills

Patient safety

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Urgent clinical decision making

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapy program (associates or higher)

RRT or CRT credential (NBRC)

Wyoming Respiratory Care Practitioner license

BLS certification

ACLS / PALS certifications (preferred)

Tools

Ventilators

BiPAP/CPAP equipment

Airway management equipment

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) positions at a hospital with flexible scheduling options, providing critical cardiopulmonary care to diverse patients and supporting clinical teams across shifts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate patients experiencing respiratory distress, pulmonary disorders, and other breathing-related complications.

• Deliver physician-prescribed respiratory treatments and therapeutic interventions.

• Operate and monitor mechanical ventilators, BiPAP, CPAP, and other respiratory support equipment.

• Perform respiratory assessments and recommend appropriate modifications to treatment plans within the authorized scope of practice.

• Collect arterial blood gas (ABG) specimens and evaluate findings in collaboration with the medical team.

• Assist with emergency airway procedures, resuscitation efforts, and critical patient stabilization.

• Administer bronchodilator treatments, oxygen therapy and other respiratory medications as ordered.

• Provide pulmonary hygiene therapies and airway clearance techniques to improve patient respiratory function.

• Monitor treatment effectiveness and recognize changes requiring immediate medical attention.

• Coordinate with nursing staff, physicians, and other clinical departments to ensure continuity of care.

• Educate patients on breathing techniques, respiratory equipment, and ongoing pulmonary care.

• Complete accurate clinical charting and maintain compliance with hospital safety and infection prevention standards.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy or Respiratory Care program; associate degree or higher.

• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care.

• Current Wyoming Respiratory Care Practitioner license or ability to secure appropriate licensure before employment.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

• Prior experience in hospital respiratory care, emergency services, critical care, or inpatient respiratory therapy.

• Knowledge of ventilator operation, respiratory monitoring, oxygen delivery, and airway management.

• Ability to prioritize patient needs and respond effectively during urgent clinical situations.

• Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and commitment to patient safety.

Preferred Skills:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification

• Prior experience in hospital respiratory care, emergency services, critical care, or inpatient respiratory therapy

You hold an RRT or CRT credential. Experienced with ventilators, BiPAP, CPAP, and airway management. Licensed in Wyoming and certified in BLS, ready now