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

Respiratory Therapist

Location: Grand Junction, Colorado
Employment Type: Staffing - Supplier Sourced
Contract Length: Approximately 13 weeks

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 blood gases.
• Oversee and troubleshoot respiratory equipment to ensure optimal patient care.
• Initiate respiratory protocols and interventions based on assessments.
• Administer medications safely and evaluate their effects per protocol.
• Communicate patient progress and condition to staff, physicians, and other departments.
• Educate patients and families on health promotion, wellness, and self-care techniques.
• Complete documentation accurately according to departmental standards.
• Monitor supplies and equipment, reporting issues as needed.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Act as a resource, consultant, and mentor to staff within the department.
• May float to other departments within scope of competency.
• May be required to be on-call during scheduled shifts.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Colorado
• Minimum of 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience
• Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year

Additional Information

• Participation in departmental meetings and contribution to quality improvement and research activities is expected.
• Flexibility to float to other departments and be on-call as needed.

No prior travel experience requirement specified.