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

Respiratory Therapist

Location: Grand Junction, Colorado Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: 3 x 12-hour days (0700-1930) Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week

Role Summary

Provides advanced-level respiratory care to diagnose, evaluate, treat, manage, and control deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system within the prescription of the order physician. Acts as a resource to CRT staff and may be assigned special clinical projects by leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic testing, including arterial blood gases
• Oversees and troubleshoots respiratory equipment, initiates respiratory protocols, and administers medications
• Communicates patient progress and condition with physicians, nurses, and other departments
• Educates patients and families on health promotion, wellness, and self-care
• Completes productivity and patient documentation, and monitors supplies and equipment
• Participates in quality improvement, patient safety, and research initiatives
• Mentors staff and promotes the respiratory care profession
• May be required to float to other departments within scope of competency and qualifications
• May be required to be placed on call during a regularly scheduled shift

Requirements

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Colorado
• Respiratory Therapist experience of at least 1 year, with experience within the last year
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Graduate of an NBRC-approved Respiratory Therapist program
• Education must be obtained from an accredited institution
• Skills: Respiratory therapy, patient education, patient care and care planning, life support, patient care delivery, critical thinking, documentation, quality improvement, following protocols