Respiratory Therapist

Southwest Health System, Inc.•Cortez, CO

29d•$26 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

Join the dynamic team at Southwest Health System as a Full-Time Respiratory Therapist and immerse yourself in a thrilling healthcare environment! This onsite role offers the perfect opportunity to apply your skills and expertise while making a meaningful impact in the lives of our patients. You’ll be part of a fun and professional culture that prioritizes customer-centric care, ensuring that your contributions are valued. With a competitive pay range of $26.17 to $39.26 per hour, you will be rewarded for your dedication and excellence in practice. You will be provided great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Paid Time Off, Employee Discounts, Extended Illness Bank (EIB), and 403(b) Retirement and Employee Assistance Program.. Embrace the chance to grow in your career while working alongside passionate colleagues in a relaxed atmosphere that truly cares for its community. Apply now and ignite your passion for respiratory therapy! As a new Full-Time Respiratory Therapist at Southwest Health System, your day-to-day expectations will revolve around delivering exceptional patient care with empathy and professionalism. You will conduct assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for patients with respiratory issues, ensuring they receive tailored therapies. Collaborating with healthcare teams, you will participate in patient rounds, providing insights and updates on respiratory conditions. You’ll also be responsible for administering life-saving treatments, including oxygen therapy and nebulizers, while monitoring patient progress and adjusting care plans as necessary. Additionally, you will educate patients and their families on respiratory health and wellness, empowering them to manage their conditions effectively. Your role will involve operating and maintaining advanced respiratory equipment and adhering to strict safety protocols to ensure a safe environment. Flexibility in your schedule may be required, as you will engage with patients from diverse backgrounds, making each day rewarding and impactful.

Requirements

Strong communication skills
Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
Empathetic nature
Excellent organizational skills
Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
Integrity and dedication to safety
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Current State Respiratory Therapist Licensure.
Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
Current PALS certification.
Current ACLS certification.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in all aspects of cardiopulmonary services preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for patients with respiratory issues, ensuring they receive tailored therapies.
Collaborate with healthcare teams, you will participate in patient rounds, providing insights and updates on respiratory conditions.
Administer life-saving treatments, including oxygen therapy and nebulizers, while monitoring patient progress and adjusting care plans as necessary.
Educate patients and their families on respiratory health and wellness, empowering them to manage their conditions effectively.
Operate and maintain advanced respiratory equipment and adhering to strict safety protocols to ensure a safe environment.