Respiratory Therapist

Job Title

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Days

Location

Craig, CO | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver competent respiratory care procedures including airway management, bag/mask ventilation, suctioning, and use of artificial airways as ordered by physician
• Initiate, maintain, and monitor ventilator patients; interpret flow volume and pressure volume curves to guide appropriate clinical changes
• Perform arterial blood gas draws and assess patient respiratory status to recommend and document appropriate therapeutic interventions
• Administer respiratory medications with the ability to translate dosing for neonatal, pediatric, and geriatric patient populations using appropriate equipment and techniques
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of all respiratory care procedures and enter daily services and charges into the department system
• Assist in orientation and training of new employees and respiratory or nursing students as needed

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of a COARC-approved Respiratory Care Program with Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential issued by the NBRC
• BLS certification required (must be obtained within 90 days of hire)
• NRP certification required (must be obtained within 6 months of hire)
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen

Preferred Experience / Skills

• At least one year of respiratory therapy experience in a hospital setting
• Experience with pulmonary diagnostics
• Experience with cardiac diagnostics including EKG, Holter monitor, event monitor, and cardiac stress testing

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to practice across a broad range of specialty areas including Emergency, Neonatal, Pediatric, Geriatric, and Critical Care
• Work in a collaborative environment that supports continuous education, professional development, and quality improvement initiatives