Montrose Memorial Hospital - Montrose, CO
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About the position
Montrose Regional Health (MRH) is the leading healthcare provider in the Uncompahgre Valley, offering personalized and professional healthcare services backed by the latest technology. As a not-for-profit organization accredited by the Joint Commission, MRH meets the highest standards of healthcare and continues to evolve and broaden its comprehensive services across 23 specialties and sub-specialties. The Respiratory Care Services department provides both diagnostic studies and respiratory care for inpatients and outpatients, treating patients with acute and chronic diseases, post-surgical patients, chest trauma, and coronary disease. The role involves performing all procedures within the clinical area, including respiratory care consults, RT procedures, ventilator management, and bedside diagnostics. The position requires collaboration with Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) on staff and adherence to RT protocols and MD orders for therapy procedures and ventilator management.
Responsibilities
- Perform all procedures of clinical area including respiratory care consults and RT procedures.
- Manage ventilators and conduct bedside diagnostics.
- Assist with outpatient diagnostics as needed.
- Utilize RT protocols and MD orders for therapy procedures and ventilator management.
Requirements
- Graduate of AMA-approved school of Respiratory Therapy.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist by the NBRC within 6 months of hire.
- BLS required on hire.
- Current knowledge of intensive care and neonatal intensive care including EKG, ABG, spirometry, and oximetry.
Benefits
- Student loan employer contributions up to $10,800 tax free!
- Mentoring
- Continuing Education
- 401 K Retirement Plan with employer match
- Multiple health options to select from
- Ability to earn an additional $5.00 per hour by participating in our Professional Development Ladder program.
