Respiratory Therapist: Ventilator Care & Rehab Clinician

Sweetwater Care; Deer Lodge (MT); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Sweetwater Care in Montana seeks a Respiratory Therapist to independently perform respiratory care procedures, interpret physician orders, assess resident needs, deliver prescribed therapy and evaluate resident response. The role also serves as consultant, educator, and clinician to clinical staff.

The position requires CRT or RRT licensure in the practice state, current BLS, and preferred ACLS. Ventilator unit experience with LTC or skilled nursing background is advantageous.

Qualifikationen

• Must hold CRT or RRT license in the state of practice.
• Current BLS required; ACLS preferred.
• Finger Print Clearance required.
• TB test within the last year.
• Physical within the last 6 months.
• COVID vaccination/card.
• Ventilator unit experience; LTC or skilled nursing experience preferred.
• Must maintain effective communication with residents, families, staff and physicians.

Aufgaben

• Promotes healing by providing respiratory care and resident education.
• Administers respiratory therapy including ventilation and monitoring.
• Sets up medical gases, humidification, aerosols, medications and airway management.
• Oversees rehab department management, care planning and clinical utilization.
• Coordinates with nursing leadership to integrate respiratory care into daily practice.
• Develops discharge plans for residents and coordinates equipment needs.
• Maintains equipment records and follows up on maintenance and visits.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Clinical judgment

Interpreting orders

Ausbildung

Highschool Diploma

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Jobbeschreibung

Sweetwater Care in Montana seeks a Respiratory Therapist to independently perform respiratory care procedures, interpret physician orders, assess resident needs, deliver prescribed therapy and evaluate resident response. The role also serves as consultant, educator, and clinician to clinical staff.

The position requires CRT or RRT licensure in the practice state, current BLS, and preferred ACLS. Ventilator unit experience with LTC or skilled nursing background is advantageous.