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

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location: Grand Junction, Colorado
Specialty: Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

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 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 per protocol.
• Communicate patient progress to staff, physicians, and other departments.
• Monitor patient 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 department.
• May float to other departments within competency scope.
• May be required to be on-call during scheduled shifts.

Required Skills & Experience

• Respiratory Therapy
• Patient Education
• Patient Care
• Life Support
• Care Planning
• Patient Care Delivery
• Critical Thinking
• Documentation
• Quality Improvement
• Ability to follow protocols

Years of Experience Required

• Not explicitly stated; assume standard RRT experience level (typically 1-2 years minimum).

Prior Travel Experience Required

• Not specified; prior travel experience is not required.

Employment Type

• Peaks-Clinical-Non-Nursing (Contract)