Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Cody, WY
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Nights

Location: Cody, Wyoming
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Provide respiratory care for patients ranging from birth to geriatric.
• Accountable for all respiratory care ordered by physicians.
• Operate, maintain, and monitor cardiopulmonary equipment including ventilators, oxygen devices, Vapotherm, PAP, etc.
• Administer inhaled medications and prescribed gases.
• Perform arterial, capillary, and venous sticks and testing.
• Operate ABG instruments for blood gas analysis.
• Act as a clinical resource to assist with decision-making, assessment, treatment, and documentation of respiratory care.
• Review patient charts and obtain pertinent history prior to therapy or procedures.
• Perform accurate patient assessments and order appropriate therapies based on evaluation and treatment protocols.
• Document patient assessments, care plans, evaluations, treatments, procedures, medications, equipment setup, supply charges, time outs, and critical values.
• Ensure physician orders are correct in EMR; write verbal orders per policy.
• Perform night shift duties as required by the cardiopulmonary department.
• Perform EKGs upon order or request.

Shift

• Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Required Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in respiratory therapy.
• Certifications required: ACLS, BLS/BCLS, PALS, NRP.

Additional Information

• Must be willing to work within a 100-mile radius restriction (no permanent address within 100 miles of the facility).
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.