Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - Wapiti, WY

Join a dynamic healthcare environment as a Registered Respiratory Therapist supporting patients from birth to geriatric ages in Wapiti, WY. This travel opportunity offers a chance to provide specialized respiratory care, operate advanced respiratory equipment, and collaborate with a dedicated clinical team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive respiratory care as ordered by physicians in compliance with clinical policies.
• Operate, monitor, and maintain respiratory equipment including ventilators, oxygen devices, Vapotherm, and PAP devices.
• Administer inhaled medications and prescribed gases safely.
• Perform arterial, capillary, and venous blood sampling; utilize ABG analyzers for blood gas analysis.
• Serve as a clinical resource by assisting with decision-making, assessments, treatment plans, and documentation.
• Evaluate patient history and perform accurate assessments to determine appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Document all patient care aspects including assessments, therapies, procedures, medications, and equipment use.
• Verify physician orders in the electronic medical record system, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Support night shift duties within the respiratory care department as needed.
• Perform EKGs upon physician order or clinical request.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2+ years of respiratory therapy experience.
• Current BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS certifications.
• Strong knowledge of respiratory care protocols and equipment.
• Ability to perform blood gas analysis and phlebotomy procedures.
• Excellent clinical judgment and patient assessment skills.
• Capability to follow healthcare policies and maintain compliance standards.

Location Insight: Wapiti, Wyoming offers a serene and scenic environment nestled near expansive natural landscapes. This location provides peaceful living with opportunities for outdoor recreation such as hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing, making it an ideal setting for professionals seeking both a rewarding career and quality of life.

Additional Details:

• Travel position requiring flexibility to relocate.
• Candidates must have a permanent address outside a 100-mile radius of the hospital.
• Timely start is mandatory; delays not related to licensure may incur agency fees.

Explore advancing your respiratory therapy career with this rewarding travel assignment. Submit your application to take the next step in your professional journey.