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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. The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for safely and effectively administering all phases of respiratory care per departmental procedures.
Job Responsibility:
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 noninvasive 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
Requirements:
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.
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
Minimum 2+ years Critical Care experience preferred.
Minimum 2+ years' experience in a Respiratory Department preferred
Nice to have:
Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care preferred
Minimum 2+ years Critical Care experience preferred
Minimum 2+ years' experience in a Respiratory Department preferred