Respiratory Therapist (up to $10,000 Recruitment Compensation & up to $5,000 Relocation Assistance Available)

Gila Regional Medical Center•Silver City, NM

36d

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist is responsible for administering respiratory and pulmonary treatments and testing. S/he administers oxygen and nebulizer treatments, performs stress testing, and schedules outpatient tests.

Requirements

New Mexico Registered Respiratory Therapist
Current BLS (AHA)
ACLS within 6 months of hire
NRP within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

Performs testing, monitoring, therapeutic interventions and documentation, following procedural protocols.
Demonstrates proper setup, maintenance and administration/operation of the following tests and equipment: oxygen, ventilators, aerosol delivery, stress testing, Holter Monitoring, EKG, pulmonary function, pulmonary toilet, blood gas instruments.
Administers patient medication, and scans into the electronic medication recognition system.
Explains testing procedures to the patient. Responds to inquiries with appropriate information.
Completes charting documentation, maintains records and verifies orders.
Updates and maintains patient database.
Prepares, calibrates, cleans and maintains equipment.
Answers the phone, and performs various clerical functions.
Schedules outpatient tests.
Complies with laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control.
Evaluates equipment and inventory.
Provides ongoing Pyramis system training to physicians and caregivers.
Performs blood draws as needed.
Additional duties as assigned.