Registered Respiratory Therapist - Full-Time - Days

Montrose Memorial Hospital - Montrose, CO

Full-time - Entry Level

Montrose, CO

Ambulatory Health Care Services

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. We are not just a hospital; we are a healthcare resource and the employer of choice in our communities. The Respiratory Care Services department at MRH provides both diagnostic studies and respiratory care for inpatients and outpatients. Our registered and certified respiratory care practitioners perform all therapeutic procedures, including inhaled medications, postural drainage, airway care, and oxygen therapy. The department collaborates with medical staff to treat patients with acute and chronic diseases, post-surgical patients, chest trauma, and coronary disease, among others. In this role, you will perform all procedures within the clinical area, including respiratory care consults, RT procedures, ventilator management, and bedside diagnostics. You will also assist with outpatient diagnostics as needed, utilizing RT protocols and MD orders for therapy procedures and ventilator management.

Responsibilities

• Perform all procedures of clinical area including respiratory care consults, RT procedures, vent management, and 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.
• BLS required on hire.
• ACLS within 6 months of hire.
• Current, competent knowledge of intensive care and neonatal intensive care including EKG, ABG, spirometry, and oximetry.
• Strong communication skills, patience, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and with minimal supervision.

Nice-to-haves

• Team player
• Compassionate
• Detail-oriented

Benefits

• $15,000 Sign On bonus (one year experience required)
• 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