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The Respiratory Therapist performs therapeutic and diagnostic procedures for adult, pediatric, and nursery patients, including ventilator management and blood gas analysis. They act as a resource for the Cardiopulmonary department and assist in emergency resuscitation efforts.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a current Wyoming Respiratory Therapy license and obtain AHA RQI, ACLS, and NRP certifications within specified timeframes. Strong critical thinking and communication skills are required to manage diverse patient populations.
professional certificatePatient AssessmentInterpersonal CommunicationEmergency ResponseClinical DocumentationCritical ThinkingRespiratory TherapyOxygen TherapyVentilator ManagementPediatric CareEKG PerformanceArterial Blood Gas SamplingBronchodilator Therapy
Job description
Job Requirements A Day in the Life of a Respiratory Therapist
The Respiratory Therapist (RT) acts as a resource person to the other members of the Cardiopulmonary department and the staff of CRMC. In addition, the RT is responsible for daily patient assignments and work performed on each assigned shift.
Why Work at Cheyenne Regional?
Employer Sponsored Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans 403(b) and 457(b) retirement options with 4% employer match Life Insurance Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Employer Sponsored Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program ANCC Magnet Hospital 21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure) Tuition Reimbursement Program Dedicated Loan Forgiveness Advisory Service Here is What You Will Be Doing: Performs all assigned therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as ordered by a physician including but not limited to: basic respiratory therapy and oxygen therapy including daily oxygen rounds, optiflow titrations, pulse oximetry monitoring to determine oxygen titration needs and arranging for home oxygen therapy.
Bronchodilator therapy including protocols and patient assessment.
Acts as a backup for the performance of EKGs.
Performs therapeutic and diagnostic procedures for the pediatric floor.
Job duties include but are not limited to daily (morning) pulse oximetry and titration, bronchodilator therapy, RSV protocol, asthma protocols and education, and oxygen therapy.
Performs therapeutic and diagnostic procedures in the nursery including but not limited to: oxygen hood, nasal CPAP and ventilator management in both invasive and non-invasive modes.
Must attend a minimum of 3 normal child births during orientation Verifies physician order for therapy to assure that the order is complete and appropriate.
Documents appropriately and completely in patient’s record and department records according to department and hospital policies.
Performs arterial blood gas sampling by direct puncture or arterial line.
Analyzes ABG and co-oximetery results and makes educated oxygenation and ventilation decisions.
Performs quality control, proficiency testing, maintenance and troubleshooting of blood gas analyzer.
Assists in Cardiopulmonary resuscitation efforts and/or other emergencies that utilize respiratory care procedures for patient care.
Maintains professional growth by presenting internal and/or external in-service programs, pursuing further certification or registries and reading appropriate magazines and journals.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Wellness Program
Vision Insurance
Short Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement Program
403(b) Retirement Plan
457(b) Retirement Plan
21 PTO Days Per Year
Employer Match 4%
Dedicated Loan Forgiveness Advisory Service
Must attend 80% of department meetings Desired Skills: Must be able to communicate with coworkers, patients, families and physicians Must be able to quickly assess and respond to emergency situations Must be able to assess and evaluate patient condition and response to therapy Must have excellent critical thinking skills and be able to quickly assess a problem and resolve it Must be able to explain procedure to patient so that they understand Must be willing to rotate shifts Ability to interact respectfully with diverse cultural and socio-economic populations Here is What You Need: Current Wyoming Respiratory Therapy license from the Wyoming State Board for Respiratory Care 14 Days: Cheyenne Regional AHA RQI within fourteen (14) calendar days of start date 6 Months: ACLS and NRP within six (6) months of start date About Cheyenne Regional: Cheyenne Regional Medical Center was founded in 1867 as a tent hospital by the Union Pacific Railroad to treat workers injured while building the transcontinental railroad.
Today, we are the largest hospital in the state of Wyoming, employing over 2,000 people, and treating over 350,000+ patients from southeastern Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northern Colorado.
We pride ourselves on patient and employee experience by living our core values of Integrity, Caring, Compassion, Respect, Service, Teamwork and Excellence to great health.
Our team makes a difference every day by providing trusted healthcare expertise through a passionate and I.N.S.P.I.R.E.(ing) approach with a personal touch. By living our values, we aim to achieve our goal of becoming a 5-star rated hospital, providing critical support and resources to our community and the greater region we serve. If you are eager to make a difference and passionate about healthcare, we encourage you to apply today!
