Respiratory Therapist: Ventilator Care & Rehab Specialist

Sweetwater Care; Mammoth (MT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care seeks a Respiratory Therapist to independently deliver respiratory care, interpret physician orders, assess resident needs and evaluate responses in a skilled nursing setting.

The candidate must hold CRT or RRT licensure, current BLS, and have ventilator unit experience; LTC or SNF experience is preferred. Strong communication and knowledge of regulations are essential.

Qualifications

• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) licensure in the practicing state.
• Current BLS required; ACLS preferred.
• Finger Print Clearance.
• TB test within the last year.
• Physical within the last 6 months.
• COVID vaccination/card.
• Ventilator unit experience required; long-term care or skilled nursing preferred.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Promotes healing of acutely ill residents through respiratory care, diagnostics, education.
• Administers respiratory care including intermittent/continuous therapy and ventilatory support.
• Sets up and uses medical gases, humidification, aerosols, medications, and airway support as needed.
• Oversight of rehab department management, case management, quality improvement, and care planning.
• Coordinates with nursing leadership to integrate respiratory care into daily practice and trains staff.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates respiratory therapy and life support for residents.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Resident education

Education

Highschool Diploma

Job description

Sweetwater Care seeks a Respiratory Therapist to independently deliver respiratory care, interpret physician orders, assess resident needs and evaluate responses in a skilled nursing setting.

The candidate must hold CRT or RRT licensure, current BLS, and have ventilator unit experience; LTC or SNF experience is preferred. Strong communication and knowledge of regulations are essential.