Respiratory Therapist Nights

Kindred Healthcare•Lander, WY

About The Position

Sage West is NOW HIRING for a Respiratory Therapist to join our team! We are offering SIGN ON BONUSES and RETENTION BONUSES!! Looking to move to the area.... no problem we also offer RELOCATION and HOUSING BONUSES!! 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

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