Respiratory Therapist

$15,000 Signing Bonus & Relocation Assistance Available!

**New Grads are Welcome to Apply!**

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

Qualifications

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