Respiratory Therapist; Pool/PRN
Listed on 2026-07-27
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Healthcare
Respiratory Therapist, Pulmonary / Respiratory Care
Job Details
Job Location:
Jackson, WY 83001
Position Type:
Part Time
Salary Range: $33.77 - $51.18 Hourly
Job Shift: Any
Job Category:
Allied Health
Responsible for all respiratory care modalities for preemie, neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient populations, including, but not limited to, oxygen therapy, pulse oximetry, SVN, Incentive Spirometry, Chest PT, critical care, ventilator management, airway management and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Responsible for obtaining and analyzing arterial and venous blood gas samples, cord and capillary gases, must be able to interpret the results as well as maintain analyzer.
Responsible for all EKG procedures. LRCP will deliver services according to the Scope of Service for the Cardiopulmonary Department.
- Trained in the performance of all basic treadmill stress tests, including Echo, Bruce, and Nuclear test
- Holter/ Event monitor set ups and registration
- Overnight oximeters set up and registration
- Assure that all daily charges are recorded including daily oxygen and pulse oximeter charges
- Maintain proper documentation and appropriate use of electronic documentation systems
- Coordinates schedules with other techs in the department. Demonstrates a willingness and ability to assist others as requested.
- Regularly assists in other areas of the department such as receptionist duties, clerical responsibilities and other assignments as requested.
- Cleans and assembles non-disposable equipment as outlined in department policy.
- Cleans and restocks EKG machines located throughout the hospital.
- Routinely performs a pre-operation check on ventilators in the department to check for proper function and records that a check was completed.
- Performs quality control measures as well as preventative maintenance on ABG instruments as outlined in department policy.
- Checks crash carts located in the department as well as O2 tanks throughout the hospital.
- Responsible for all equipment used in the department, reports malfunctions and regularly practices preventative maintenance procedures. Keeps work area clean and sanitary. Disinfects all exposed surfaces.
Minimum Education
Required:
Associate degree required
NBRC preferred, RRT or CRT and Bachelor's degree in health science preferred.
Work ExperienceRequired:
Good communication, interpersonal and customer service skills required;
Preferred:
At least two to five years respiratory care practitioner experience preferred but new graduates will be considered. Basic computer skills preferred.
Current Wyoming LRCP and BLS certification required. Current ACLS, NRP required within 6 months of hire.
Functional Demands Working ConditionsFrequent stressful situations, irregular hours. hospital and Nursing Home environment. Must be on-site at the St. John's Health campus or other facilities to fulfill the responsibilities of this role.
Physical RequirementsSome stretching, bending, reaching pushing/pulling related to assisting patients and moving equipment. Must be able to lift 30 pounds. Intermittent standing, sitting and walking, and computer use.
Direct ReportsNone
Reports toManager Cardio-Sleep-Cardiac Rehab
Internal & External ContactsNurses, physicians, staff, patients, vendors, general public.
Leadership Capabilities Attention to Detail- Completes tasks in a way that ensures there are no errors
- Methodically and patiently reviews work to identify any mistakes or discrepancies
- Creates and stores documentation in a way that is thorough and easy to access
- Doesn't wait for others to tell him/her what to do; sees a problem or opportunity and immediately starts moving to address it
- Finds his/her own motivation for completing work and accomplishing goals
- Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down and sideways, inside and outside the organization
- Builds appropriate rapport
- Uses diplomacy and tact
- Can coordinate multiple activities and resources at once to accomplish a goal
- Arranges information and files in a useful manner
Patient Focus- Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of patients
- Gets firsthand patient feedback and uses it for improvements
- Establishes and maintains effective relationships with patients and gains their trust and respect
- Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently
- Concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities
- Gets more done in less time than others
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