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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