Respiratory Therapist FT Nights

Kindred Healthcare • Lander, WY

1d

About The Position

Sage West is NOW HIRING for a Respiratory Therapist to join our team!
Sing-on Bonus $15,000.00
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for safely and effectively administering all phases of respiratory care per departmental procedures.
In this role you will:
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
• May be either a Certified Technician or a Registered Therapist
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care preferred
• 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
• Minimum 2+ years Critical Care experience preferred
• Minimum 2+ years experience in a Respiratory Department preferred

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

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed