Respiratory Therapist

Prairie Mountain Health is seeking a highly skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our team. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will be responsible for providing expert respiratory care to patients in a variety of settings.

• Consultation and Education
  • Provide consultation and education to medical and nursing staff on respiratory clinical applications.
  • Develop and implement educational programs for patients and families on respiratory care and management.
• Technical Expertise
  • Perform functional checks on respiratory and related equipment to ensure quality performance.
  • Repair and troubleshoot respiratory and related equipment as required.
  • Calibrate and maintain blood gas analyzers, pulmonary function analyzers, and other equipment.
• Clinical and Therapeutic Services
  • Assess and manage patients with respiratory conditions, including those requiring mechanical ventilation.
  • Develop and implement individualized respiratory care plans.
  • Provide emergency care and stabilization of patients with respiratory distress.
• Diagnostic and Monitoring Services
  • Conduct diagnostic procedures, including arterial blood gas sampling and pulmonary function testing.
  • Monitor patients' respiratory status and adjust care plans as needed.
• Leadership and Collaboration
  • Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and implement respiratory care plans.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to respiratory therapy students and new staff members.

• Current registration as a Respiratory Therapist with the relevant professional organization.
• Advanced degree in respiratory therapy or a related field (e.g. Master's or Doctoral degree).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in respiratory therapy, preferably in a critical care setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.