Respiratory Therapist
Golden, Colorado
Intermountain - 12911 West 40th Avenue

Respiratory Therapist

Location: Golden, Colorado
Employment Type: Clinical Non-Nursing
Shift: Night, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours per shift (36 hours/week)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Provide advanced-level respiratory care to diagnose, evaluate, treat, manage, and control cardiopulmonary system deficiencies or abnormalities under physician orders. Serve as a resource to CRT staff and may lead special clinical projects or assignments.

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 clinical information to physicians, nurses, and other departments.
• 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.
• Act as a mentor and resource within the respiratory care team.
• May float to other departments within competency and be placed on-call during scheduled shifts.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Colorado
• Minimum 1 year of 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