Respiratory Therapist & Sleep Tech

$29 - $41/Yr

Gunnison Valley Health System - Gunnison, CO

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Gunnison, CO

Hospitals

About the position

Share your talents in providing compassionate and high quality patient care specializing in diagnostic and therapeutic services related to respiratory care and sleep disorders, ensuring the well-being and comfort of patients while supporting the mission and goals of Gunnison Valley Health. We need your expertise to keep our community healthy and thriving!

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of respiratory care and sleep center operations
• Provide patient education utilizing respiratory care and sleep center specific protocols
• Assess patients' respiratory status and develop individualized care plans
• Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions, treatment options, and proper use of respiratory equipment
• Work closely with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school for Respiratory Care required
• Successful completion of a sleep technology program. Credential to be completed within one year of employment
• At least five years' experience in the acute Respiratory Care medicine to include: General Floor Care, Emergent Medical and Trauma Stabilization/Treatment, Newborn/NICU Stabilization; Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics and Pulmonary and Cardiac Rehabilitation preferred
• 1 year experience in the performance of sleep diagnostic and therapy studies preferred
• Current BLS, ACLS and NRP certifications
• Certified or Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care
• Licensed to practice respiratory care in the State of Colorado

Nice-to-haves

• Successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to a certificate or associate degree with an emphasis in sleep technology OR successful completion of a sleep technology program associated with a state licensed and/or nationally accredited educational facility or equivalent experience and documented proficiency for all competencies required of a sleep technician preferred
• Certification by a nationally recognized certification board and holds either the Registered Sleep Technologist (RST), Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (PRSGT), or Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS) credential to be completed within one year of employment

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous and affordable medical/dental/vision plan
• Matching 401(a) retirement plan starting on day 1
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Dependent care matching plan
• Robust tuition reimbursement plan
• No traffic, and a scenic commute to the office