Reg. Resp. Therapist

#OUR CULTURE OF PERSON-CENTERED CARE At Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, our mission, vision, and values serve as the foundation for how we care for patients, support our practitioners and co-workers, and engage with our community. We follow the #Planetree# methodology of #Person-Centered Care#. #These guide our decisions, shape our culture, and define the expectations for every member of our team.

Our Mission: Compassionate care for every life we touch# Our Vision: To be our community#s trusted healthcare leader Our Values:# # # #Be Kind

• Demonstrating compassion, consideration, and thoughtfulness# # # #Be Respectful
• Being mindful of individual perspectives, priorities and needs # # #Be Accountable
• Taking responsibility for our commitments, behaviors, and actions # # #Work Collaboratively
• Cooperating with and encouraging each other to achieve a common goal # # #Embrace Excellence
• Dedicated to setting standards that meet and exceed expectations JOB SUMMARY Respiratory Therapist (RT) provides professional therapy to patients or population of patients using standards of practice and adherence to regulatory and professional guidelines. Respiratory Therapist at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County (MHSC) works with patients in the inpatient and outpatient settings. Each RT reports to the Director of Cardiopulmonary Services and then ultimately the Vice President of Operations. Each RT is responsible for their practice under their own RT license. The RT performs a variety of cardiopulmonary diagnostics and therapeutic treatments as prescribed by physicians under minimal supervision of the Director of Clinical Services. Patients range in age from neonates to geriatrics. JOB QUALIFICATIONS Education: Completion of AMA approved School for Respiratory Therapy # Certifications/Licenses: NBRC (National Respiratory Care) license required. Wyoming Respiratory License required. Must have passed National Registry exams. BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP; must have within six months of hire date. Job Knowledge and Skills: Ability to demonstrate clinical competency and proficiency commensurate with specialty and according to years of experience as an RRT.# Ability to assess patient conditions and respond appropriately to changes in patient status. Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) documentation. Ability to administer medications and treatments safely and accurately. Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple patient care responsibilities. Ability to work effectively in a team-based healthcare environment. Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.