Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT

Banner Health • Coeur D'Alene, ID

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Banner Health is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist at Washakie Medical Center in Worland, Wyoming. The position independently provides respiratory care and pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing to patients in a variety of health care settings. This small critical access hospital serves patients of all ages, and respiratory therapists may be assigned to different areas where respiratory care is needed. The department offers opportunities to participate in Shared Leadership, educate staff in other departments, and contribute to hospital committee projects. The schedule is full-time with varied shifts, rotating three days per week, with primary hours between 6:45 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. Call rotation is required. New graduate respiratory therapists are encouraged to apply. A $20,000 sign-on bonus and $20,000 relocation assistance are available.

Requirements

• Associate or technical degree.
• Proof of passing the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) examination as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Current state license as required by state law.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Knowledge of clinical techniques, applications, and equipment typically obtained through one year of clinical experience.
• Highly effective interpersonal skills to work with patients, families, staff, and other health care personnel.
• For Banner Registry positions: at least one year of experience in an acute care hospital setting, including work in the specialty area as an RRT within the past 12 months.
• For Home Care roles: valid driver's license and eligibility for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.
• For Banner Home Care AZ employees: an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at hire and maintained throughout employment.
• In Nevada, incumbents must have Blood Gas Technologist certification.

Nice To Haves

• Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic respiratory care modalities as prescribed and in accordance with department and hospital policies and procedures.
• Apply and manage mechanical ventilators in collaboration with physicians or licensed independent practitioners, recommending adjustments to improve clinical condition and comfort and support weaning.
• Assemble, disassemble, operate, maintain, troubleshoot, clean, and adjust durable medical equipment and circuitry used to deliver respiratory care.
• Perform prescribed pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing.
• Assess patients and evaluate their response to care; recommend care-plan and therapy changes to physicians as clinical conditions change.
• Document provided therapy accurately and completely in accordance with department and hospital policies and procedures.
• Communicate and collaborate with resource staff to formulate care plans, recommend therapy changes, and identify and resolve problems.
• May supervise department staff.
• Provide respiratory care and diagnostic testing across a variety of health care settings and, when assigned, areas throughout the system where respiratory care is needed.
• Participate in Shared Leadership, provide education for staff in other departments, and help with hospital committee projects.

Benefits

• $20,000 sign-on bonus.
• $20,000 relocation assistance.
• Variety of benefit plans for employees and families, including health and financial security options.
• Wellness activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree