Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory - Full Time - Nights

Montrose Regional Health • Montrose, CO

14d • $30 - $48 • Onsite

About The Position

Montrose Regional Health is a not-for-profit, Joint Commission-accredited healthcare provider serving the Uncompahgre Valley. Its Respiratory Care Services department provides diagnostic studies and respiratory care to inpatients and outpatients. Registered and certified respiratory care practitioners deliver therapeutic procedures such as inhaled medications, postural drainage, airway care, and oxygen therapy. The department and medical staff care for patients with acute and chronic diseases, post-surgical needs, chest trauma, and coronary disease.

The Registered Respiratory Therapist performs procedures in the clinical area, including respiratory care consultations, respiratory therapy procedures, ventilator management, and bedside diagnostics. The therapist assists with outpatient diagnostics as needed and uses respiratory therapy protocols and physician orders to guide therapy procedures and ventilator management. This is a full-time night position located in Montrose, Colorado.

Requirements

• Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Respiratory Therapy.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the NBRC.
• BLS and ALCS required upon hire.
• PALS and NRP required within nine months of hire.
• Current, competent basic knowledge of intensive care and neonatal intensive care, including EKG, ABG, spirometry, and oximetry.
• Team player with compassion, attention to detail, strong communication skills, patience, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory care consultations, respiratory therapy procedures, ventilator management, and bedside diagnostics.
• Assist with outpatient diagnostic studies as needed.
• Use respiratory therapy protocols and physician orders to guide therapy procedures and ventilator management.
• Provide therapeutic procedures, including inhaled medications, postural drainage, airway care, and oxygen therapy.

Benefits

• $15,000 sign-on bonus (one year of experience required).
• Student loan employer contributions up to $10,800 tax free.
• Mentoring.
• Continuing education.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Multiple health plan options.
• Opportunity to earn an additional $5.00 per hour through the Professional Development Ladder program.

What This Job Offers

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