Respiratory Therapist

What you bring. You bring a desire to work for the best. You know how to work as an individual as well as supporting your team. You're equally comfortable standing out or blending in. You're great at what you do, and you want to be part of something even greater. You want a career, not just another job. What Montrose Regional Health (MRH) Brings. Montrose Regional Health has been named one of the Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals in the United States by The Chartis Center for Rural Health for the sixth year in a row! It is the only hospital in Colorado with this recognition for six consecutive years. As the leading healthcare facility in the San Juan Valley, MRH offers patients personalized and professional healthcare, backed by the latest technology and practices. Along with our physicians, MRH provides services in 23 specialties and sub-specialties, including joint replacement, complete cancer care, cardiology, rehabilitation and others. Through a unique combination of the latest in healthcare technology, experience and partnership, we continue to evolve and broaden our comprehensive services. Benefits are one of the ways we encourage health for you and your family. Our generous package includes medical, dental and vision coverage. We also offer financial wellness tools and retirement planning. We offer annual leave including vacation (to enjoy the beautiful Western Colorado lifestyle) sick, holiday along with night and weekend differentials that may apply. Together We Bring. Together we will focus on our mission, vision and values. We'll work together to take you on your career path. We'll celebrate and acknowledge the value that we bring to the team. We'll ride for the brand and show our pride. Your day. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will need to know how to: Examine and treat patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders per physician order. Treatments include Oxygen therapy, aerosol medications and chest physiotherapy. Monitor and record progress of treatments. Educate patients on respiratory disorders, appropriate use of medications and respiratory plan for discharge home. Draw ABG (arterial blood gas) samples for testing. Application and monitoring of medical gases, humidification systems, ventilator support. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, airway management and intubation/tracheotomy assistance. Be proficient with (or able to learn) all modes of ventilation used at MMH. Perform necessary procedures with non-invasive methods such as CPAP and BIPAP therapies. Perform diagnostic testing including Pulmonary Function Testing, Electrocardiograms, Electroencephalograms and Home sleep testing. Already competent or willing to learn and become competent in diagnostic areas. Promote the philosophy and mission of Montrose Regional Health. Your Experience. We hire people, not resumes. But we also expect excellence, which is why we require: Graduate of AMA-approved school of Respiratory Therapy. Registered Respiratory Therapist by the NBRC. BLS required on hire. ACLS within 6 months of hire Current, competent and basic knowledge of intensive care and neonatal intensive care including EKG, ABG, spirometry, and oximetry. Ability to effectively communicate, verbally, and non-verbally, in a clear, concise manner. Administrative and philosophical compatibility with Montrose Regional Health,. Interpersonal skills and sound judgment necessary to communicate with a wide variety of persons including patients. The ability to make appropriate decisions based on fact and knowledge is required. The ability to perform detailed work required. The ability to work harmoniously with employees required. Must demonstrate the ability to maintain confidentiality and show good judgment. The ability to make decisions under pressure and deadlines required. Your next move. Now that you know more about being a Respiratory Therapist on our team we hope you'll join us. At Montrose Regional Health, together, we will reaffirm every day how much we love this work, and why you were called to it in the first place.

Shift: Nights

Specialty Type: Cardiopulmonary

Sub Specialties: Respiratory Therapy

General Certifications : ACLS BLS/BCLS PALS NRP

Respiratory Certifications : RRT CRT