Certified Respiratory Therapist - Full Time
About The Position
As the leading healthcare in the Uncompahgre Valley, MRH offers patients personalized and professional healthcare backed by the latest technology experience, and partnership, we continue to evolve and broaden our comprehensive services in 23-specialties and sub- specialties. We are the hospital, the healthcare resource, and the employer of choice in our communities. Montrose Regional Health is a not for-profit accredited by the Joint Commission meeting the highest standards of healthcare. About The Department: Respiratory Care Services provides both diagnostic studies and respiratory care for inpatients and outpatients. Registered and certified respiratory care practitioners provide all therapeutic procedures including inhaled medications, postural drainage, airway care and oxygen therapy. The department and the medical staff treat patients with acute and chronic diseases, post-surgical patients, chest trauma and coronary disease among others About The Career: Performs all procedures of clinical area, including respiratory care consults, RT procedures, vent management, bedside diagnostics. Assist with out-patient diagnostics as needed. Uses RT protocols and MD orders for therapy procedures and ventilator management. Will work directly with RRT on staff.
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, competent and basic knowledge of intensive care and neonatal intensive care including EKG, ABG, spirometry, and oximetry.
Responsibilities
- Performs all procedures of clinical area, including respiratory care consults, RT procedures, vent management, bedside diagnostics.
- Assist with out-patient diagnostics as needed.
- Uses RT protocols and MD orders for therapy procedures and ventilator management.
- Will work directly with RRT on staff.
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 selection from
- Ability to earn an additional $5.00 per hour by participating in our Professional Development Ladder program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
