WY- Respiratory Therapist

POSITION SUMMARY Provide direct patient care in the areas of respiratory care, cardiac care, neurology/sleep for all patients from neonate to geriatric.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS → Administers medicines and treatments and/or related procedures according to physician orders. → Sets up and maintains ventilators and oxygen support systems. → Performs cardiac testing, including Holter monitoring and stress testing. → Other duties as assigned.EDUCATION → Graduation from an AMA approved school of Respiratory Therapy required. EXPERIENCE → Previous experience in a hospital setting preferred. CREDENTIALS → Must be accredited by the NBRC as an RRT. → Must hold a current, valid Wyoming License as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, and be in good standing with the Board for Respiratory Care. → Must have current BLS certification within 60 days of hire and maintain throughout employment. → Must have current ACLS certification or acquire certification within 6 months of hire. Must maintain certification throughout employment. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES → Excellent customer service skills, including but not limited to: a friendly personality, tact, patience, empathy and a helpful, professional attitude both in person and on the telephone. → Ability to effectively communicate with staff, managers and the general public verbally and in writing. → Demonstrate effective listening skills. → Excellent organization and time management skills and ability to establish priorities effectively. → Possess exceptional problem solving skills. → Ability to work effectively without immediate supervision. → Ability to learn new computer software programs. → Ability to recognize and protect confidential information. → Demonstrate ethical and legal accountability for the position