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

Respiratory Therapist

Location: Grand Junction, Colorado Employment Type: Clinical, non-nursing Contract Length: 13 weeks Schedule: Day shift, 3 x 12-hour shifts (0700-1930), 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week

Role Overview

The RRT provides advanced-level respiratory care to diagnose, evaluate, treat, manage, and control deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system, within the prescription of the ordering physician. The RRT acts as a resource to CRT staff and may take on special clinical projects or assignments as designated by leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic testing according to protocol, including arterial blood gases
• Oversee and troubleshoot equipment, and initiate respiratory protocols and interventions
• Administer medications safely and evaluate and re-evaluate their effect
• Communicate patient progress and condition with physicians, nurses, staff, and other departments
• Educate patients and families on health promotion, wellness, and self-care techniques
• Complete documentation to departmental standards, including productivity information
• Monitor supplies and equipment, and report shortages or broken items
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and departmental meetings
• Mentor staff and promote the respiratory care profession
• May be required to float to other departments within scope of competency and qualifications
• May be required to be on call during a regularly scheduled shift

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Colorado
• 1+ years of Respiratory Therapist experience, 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