2 Wyoming Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) Jobs
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References: At least one reference must be from the same unit/specialty as the job you're applying to.
Special Requests:
The facility tries to accommodate block scheduling and will work with travelers.
No holiday requirements are expected; requested holiday time off may be allowed based on staffing needs.
Unit Details:
The first treatment round is typically the busiest and includes inhalers; caseloads may change from 13 patients at the start to 5 patients.
Ventilator assignments range from 1:1 to 1:6; during COVID, they were about 1:8.
The assignment covers inpatient care; travelers do not cover outpatient or sleep lab.
Patients include pediatric patients and neonates. High-acuity neonates are ventilated and transferred when transport arrives, babies remain on CPAP, and the pediatric floor uses high-flow nasal cannula.
Travelers may become preceptors.
Respiratory therapists draw ABGs using EPOC.
Respiratory therapists perform EKGs when needed.
Respiratory therapists assist with intubation.
Respiratory therapists use bronch adapters and assist with bronchoscopies.
Equipment includes Puritan Bennett 980 ventilators, two Draeger ventilators for the nursery, Philips CPAP and BiPAP, Dream Stations, V30s, EV300s, V60s with an HFT option, Optiflow for high flow, and Parapac for transport.
V60s have an HFT option used during COVID, and Dream Stations and V30s should be repaired next year.
Respiratory therapists assist with transports.
Shift & Scheduling:
The department uses a 12-week schedule, which may be somewhat mismatched at the beginning.
Every other weekend.
No call.
Floating Requirements:
When assigned to the ER or ICU, therapists stay there for the day; floor assignments fluctuate.
Therapists may move floors after first rounds.
Respiratory therapists will assist throughout the hospital.
Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.
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Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Responsibilities & Salary
Respiratory Therapists care for patients who have pulmonary diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and who have lung dysfunction because of another condition, such as acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) caused by sepsis or trauma. Job responsibilities for Respiratory Therapists often include assessing patients’ breathing function, managing equipment such as oxygen delivery devices, and responding to emergency situations to provide respiratory support. Requirements for Respiratory Therapists include earning at least an associate degree and obtaining state licensure. The average annual salary for Respiratory Therapists in the United States is more than $70,000.
Travel Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Wyoming
Travel jobs for Respiratory Therapists in the United States can be found in many settings, including hospitals, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation clinics, physician offices, and nursing homes. Most Respiratory Therapists work in hospitals, where they deliver care in a variety of areas such as medical-surgical units, intensive care units, and emergency departments. Job descriptions for Respiratory Therapists typically include performing tests to evaluate lung function, collaborating with physicians on treatment plans, administering inhalants, educating patients, and managing equipment, such as mechanical ventilators, that support patients who need breathing assistance. Land your dream travel Respiratory Therapist job today.
