Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Grand Junction, Colorado
Saint Mary's Hospital & Regional Medical Center

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Grand Junction, Colorado

Job Summary

The Respiratory Therapist (RRT) provides advanced respiratory care to diagnose, evaluate, treat, manage, and control cardiopulmonary system deficiencies or abnormalities under physician orders. Acts as a resource to CRT staff and may lead special clinical projects or assignments as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic testing procedures, including obtaining arterial gases.
• Oversee and troubleshoot respiratory equipment for optimal patient care.
• Initiate respiratory protocols and interventions based on assessments.
• Administer medications safely and timely; evaluate and re-evaluate effects per protocol.
• Communicate patient progress to staff, physicians, and other departments.
• Monitor assigned patients’ overall condition and make appropriate care recommendations.
• Educate patients and families on health promotion, wellness, and self-care techniques.
• Complete documentation accurately according to departmental standards.
• Monitor supplies and equipment; notify appropriate personnel when issues arise.
• Utilize time effectively to meet productivity standards, including during low census periods.
• Participate in quality and patient safety initiatives; identify and address potential safety hazards.
• Contribute to departmental meetings with ideas and feedback.
• Promote the respiratory care profession; serve as a resource, consultant, and mentor.
• Engage in quality improvement and research activities to develop patient care standards.
• May float to other departments within competency and qualifications.
• May be required to be on-call during scheduled shifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Skills & Experience

• Respiratory Therapy
• Patient Education
• Patient Care
• Life Support
• Care Planning
• Patient Care Delivery
• Critical Thinking
• Documentation
• Quality Improvement
• Following Protocols

Preferred Skills & Experience

• None specified