Respiratory Therapist – Therapist

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Job ID: 898263

Pay: Competitive Pay

Job Title

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Nights

Location

Craig, CO | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Full-Time | Permanent | Night Shift | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Administer safe and competent respiratory care as ordered by the physician, with emphasis in specialty areas including Emergency, Neonatal, Pediatric, Geriatric, and Critical Care
• Initiate, maintain, and monitor ventilator patients; interpret flow volume and pressure volume curves to implement appropriate clinical changes
• Perform effective airway management including bag/mask ventilation, suction techniques, and assist physicians with intubation
• Perform arterial blood gas draws and translate medication into neonatal and pediatric doses using proper equipment and procedures
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of all respiratory care procedures and perform patient charge reconciliation
• Assist in orientation and training of new employees, respiratory and nursing students, and precept new staff during onboarding

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) approved Respiratory Care Program
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required; license must be unencumbered
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required (or obtained within 90 days of hire)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required (or obtained within 6 months of hire)
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and successfully pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Minimum one (1) year of RRT experience with knowledge in General Respiratory Care and Mechanical Ventilation
• Experience with pulmonary diagnostics
• Experience with cardiac diagnostics including EKG, Holter monitor, Event Monitor, and Cardiac Stress Testing

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to practice across a broad range of specialty areas including neonatal, pediatric, geriatric, and critical care in a supportive clinical environment
• Engage in continuous professional development through ongoing education, in-services, and participation in performance improvement initiatives

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