Banner Health·Torrington, Wyoming
This position independently provides respiratory care, pulmonary, and cardiology diagnostic testing across various healthcare settings, including performing all basic modalities of respiratory care as prescribed by physicians. Responsibilities also include managing mechanical ventilators, troubleshooting equipment, performing patient assessments, and documenting therapy accurately.
Primary City/State: Torrington, Wyoming
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Our Torrington Community Hospital is looking for a Registered Respiratory Therapist. In this role you will perform Respiratory Therapist duties, follow joint commission regulations, ensure processes in place for patient quality and safety, and grow the business where appropriate. You will be working on all of our nursing units such as Med/Surg, ED, and OB along with floating where the need is while also working outpatient procedures with cardiac rehab.
00am-6:30pm with on-call nights and weekend and holiday rotation.
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Community Hospital in Torrington, Wyo. is a 25-bed critical access hospital.
We take pride in providing thoughtful medical care to residents in southeast Wyoming and bordering Nebraska communities, and we live our commitment to these communities in many ways.
In fact, with the recent completion of an extensive expansion and remodel initiative, we are at an exciting and pivotal point in our development.
We offer an innovative environment that includes digital mammography, a state-of-the-art emergency department, electronic medical records and a computerized OB system designed to reduce the chances of complications during labor and delivery.
In addition, our location in close proximity to the Black Hills, Rocky Mountains and Denver offers a wide variety of lifestyle advantages, including small town charm and limitless recreational activities.
This position independently provides respiratory care, pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing to patients in a variety of health care settings.
CORE FUNCTIONS 1. Performs all basic modalities of respiratory care as prescribed by physicians and/or licensed independent practitioners in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
2. Applies and manages mechanical ventilators in collaboration with physicians and/or licensed independent practitioners, recommending adjustments to improve clinical condition, patient comfort and to expedite the weaning process.
3. Assembles, disassembles, operates, maintains, troubleshoots, cleans and performs adjustments in the applications of durable medical equipment and circuitry used in the delivery of respiratory care as prescribed in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
4. Performs pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing as prescribed in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
5. Performs patient assessments and evaluates patient response to care provided, making recommendations to physicians regarding the plan of care, appropriate use of respiratory therapy and modification of therapy as clinical condition changes. Documents therapy provided in an accurate and complete manner in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
6. Communicates and collaborates with resource staff in formulating care plans, recommendations for change in therapy and identification/resolution of problems.
7. May supervise department staff.
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Independently provides respiratory care, pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing to patients in a variety of health care settings.
May be assigned to a variety of areas throughout the system where respiratory care is needed.
Internal customers: All levels of nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team.
External Customers: Physicians and their office staff, payers, community agencies and regulatory agencies.
Associate or technical degree.
Banner Registry positions require a minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting. Experience must include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in the specialty area.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required. In Home Care setting, must posses valid drivers license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.
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Minimum requirements include an Associate or technical degree and proof of passing the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Candidates must also possess a current state license, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and typically one year of clinical experience in an acute care hospital setting.
Market context
In Wyoming, allied health openings often reflect steady demand in clinics, hospitals, and long-term care settings that need reliable support staff. These roles can be competitive because employers commonly look for a high school diploma or associate degree, 1-2 years of healthcare experience, preferred credentials like CNA, MA, or Phlebotomy, and the ability to lift 75+ lbs. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification status and physical readiness before applying.
