Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Grand Junction, CO
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Grand Junction, Colorado

Job Summary

The Respiratory Therapist (RRT) provides advanced-level respiratory care to diagnose, evaluate, treat, manage, and control cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities under physician orders. Acts as a resource to CRT staff and may lead special clinical projects or assignments as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic testing procedures, including obtaining arterial gases.
• Oversee and troubleshoot respiratory equipment for optimal patient care.
• Initiate respiratory protocols and interventions based on assessments.
• Administer medications safely and evaluate their effects according to protocol.
• Communicate patient progress to staff, physicians, and other departments.
• Maintain awareness of patient conditions and make appropriate care recommendations.
• Educate patients and families on health promotion, wellness, and self-care techniques.
• Complete documentation accurately and according to departmental standards.
• Monitor supplies and equipment, reporting shortages or malfunctions.
• Utilize time effectively to meet productivity standards.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and departmental meetings.
• Serve as a resource, consultant, and mentor to staff within the department.
• May float to other departments within competency scope.
• May be required to be on-call during scheduled shifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience

• Respiratory Therapy
• Patient Education
• Patient Care Delivery
• Life Support
• Care Planning
• Critical Thinking
• Documentation
• Quality Improvement
• Ability to follow protocols

Contract Length

Approximately 13 weeks (90 days converted to weeks)

Location

Grand Junction, Colorado

Note: No explicit requirement for prior travel experience was indicated.
Specialty Years of Experience: Not specified; assume standard qualifications for RRT.