Respiratory Therapist, 15K Sign On Bonus FT Nights

• Sign-on Bonus $15,000.00 At SageWest Health Care, we are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality, family-friendly care available.
• SageWest Health Care is located in Fremont County, Wyoming, encompassing two hospitals, one in Riverton and one in Lander.
• Each offers a wide range of healthcare services, including inpatient medical services, emergency room services, surgical services, imaging services, laboratory diagnostic services, primary care, infusion services, and women’s health.
• Job Summary: 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

Certification

• 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 Licenses 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
• Experience: Minimum 2+ years Critical Care experience preferred Minimum 2+ years experience in a Respiratory Department preferred