Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT

Banner Health•Crestview, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist independently provides respiratory care and pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing to patients in a variety of healthcare settings. At Banner Churchill Community Hospital, the therapist serves patients across all stages of life, from infants to geriatric patients, as part of a collaborative care team. This is a full-time night-shift position with varied days, working 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. A $30,000 sign-on bonus is available. Banner Churchill Community Hospital is a 25-bed licensed hospital in Fallon, Nevada, providing comprehensive and emergency care to the rural community. The role may be assigned to different areas throughout the system where respiratory care is needed and may include supervising department staff.

Requirements

Associate or technical degree.
Proof of passing the National Board for Respiratory Care examination as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
Current license in the state of practice, as required by state law.
In Nevada, Blood Gas Technologist certification is required.
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 healthcare personnel.

Nice To Haves

Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

Perform prescribed basic respiratory care modalities in accordance with department and hospital policies and procedures.
Apply and manage mechanical ventilators in collaboration with physicians or licensed independent practitioners; recommend adjustments to improve clinical condition and comfort and to expedite 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, evaluate their responses to care, and recommend care-plan or therapy changes to physicians as clinical conditions change.
Document therapy accurately and completely in accordance with department and hospital policies and procedures.
Communicate and collaborate with resource staff to develop care plans, recommend therapy changes, and identify and resolve problems.
May supervise department staff.
Provide respiratory care and diagnostic testing across varied healthcare settings and areas where care is needed.