Respiratory Therapist
Craig, Colorado
The Memorial Hospital

Respiratory Therapist - Days

Location: Craig, Colorado
Employment Type: Contract (13 weeks)
Shift: Day Shift
Hours per Week: 36

Job Summary

Provide safe and competent respiratory care as ordered by physicians, with emphasis on Emergency, Neonatal, Pediatric, Geriatric, and Critical Care specialties. Responsibilities include monitoring mechanical ventilation, administering medications, patient assessment, hemodynamic monitoring, blood work interpretation, teaching, and training.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver all respiratory care procedures according to department policies.
• Verify physician orders and maintain accurate documentation.
• Prepare and exchange patient reports at designated times.
• Participate in department in-services, meetings, and patient care rounds.
• Monitor workload and patient acuity, reporting changes to supervisor.
• Perform data entry for daily services and patient charges.
• Operate and troubleshoot respiratory care instruments and equipment.
• Manage airway effectively, including bag/mask ventilation and suction techniques.
• Assist physicians with intubation.
• Perform arterial blood gas draws.
• Initiate, maintain, and monitor mechanical ventilation for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
• Interpret ventilator flow volumes and pressure curves to adjust clinical care.
• Translate medication dosages appropriately for neonatal and pediatric patients.
• Assess respiratory status and recommend therapeutic interventions.
• Assist in orientation and training of new employees and students.
• Comply with personal protective equipment and infection control standards.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to safety and risk management procedures.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives and regulatory compliance.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Colorado
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, with experience within the last year
• Experience in cardiac diagnostics, including EKG, Holter monitor, Event monitor, and Cardiac stress testing

Preferred Experience

• Pulmonary diagnostics.

Additional Information

• Commitment to professional conduct and organizational values.
• Adherence to dress code and punctuality.
• Active participation in required education, training, and licensure updates.