Travel Respiratory Therapist
Grand Junction, Colorado
Peaks Region - 2635 North 7th Street , St. Mary’s Regional Hospital

Respiratory Therapist

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

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 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.
• Monitor patients’ overall condition and make appropriate care recommendations.
• Educate patients and families on health promotion, wellness, and self-care techniques.
• Complete documentation accurately and maintain productivity standards.
• Monitor supplies and equipment, reporting issues as needed.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and departmental meetings.
• Serve as a resource, consultant, and mentor within the respiratory care team.
• May float to other departments within competency and qualifications.
• May be required to be on-call during scheduled shifts.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Colorado
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from NBRC
• Minimum of 1 year of recent Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association