Respiratory Therapist Part time

ScionHealth • Lander, WY

75d

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner is responsible for safely and effectively administering all phases of respiratory care per departmental procedures. Performs accurate patient assessment for respiratory care, reviews patient information and recommends appropriate therapy to the ordering physician. Administers respiratory medications via SVN, MDI & DPI, performs cardiopulmonary testing (EKG, PFT), sets up, maintains, and manages non invasive positive pressure devices and ventilators. Records accurate therapy and medication administration in medical record timely. Educates patients on respiratory care procedures. Records therapy and medication administration electronically.

Requirements

• Respiratory Therapist - Certified Respiratory Care Therapist OR Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Current BLS certification through American Heart Association.
• ACLS current certification.
• PALS current certification or within 90 days of hire.
• NRP current or within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years Critical Care experience preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years experience in a Respiratory Department preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely and effectively administer all phases of respiratory care per departmental procedures.
• Perform accurate patient assessment for respiratory care.
• Review patient information and recommend appropriate therapy to the ordering physician.
• Administer respiratory medications via SVN, MDI & DPI.
• Perform cardiopulmonary testing (EKG, PFT).
• Set up, maintain, and manage non invasive positive pressure devices and ventilators.
• Record accurate therapy and medication administration in medical record timely.
• Educate patients on respiratory care procedures.
• Record therapy and medication administration electronically.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals