Respiratory Therapist

Lander, Wyoming

Facility SageWest Health Care – Lander
Req ID 505208 Post Date 04/10/2024

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Description

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.

Qualifications

Required 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.

Required Skills

Current BLS certification through American Heart AssociationACLS current certificationPALS current certification or within 90 days of hireNRP current or within 90 days of hire

Work Experience

Minimum 2+ years Critical Care experience preferred.

Minimum 2+ years experience in a Respiratory Department preferred

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