Respiratory Therapist

This position is eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus

BASIC FUNCTION: Works as a member of a team of physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide excellent patient care.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sets up and operates a variety of devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems and aerosol generators.
• Follows specified parameters of treatment when providing patient care and operating devices/equipment.
• Reads prescriptions, measures arterial blood gases and reviews patient information to assess patient condition.
• Determines requirements for treatment such as type, method and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken and appropriate medications and dosages.
• These determinations are to be compatible with physicians' orders.
• Monitors patient physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
• Consults with physician if adverse reactions occur.
• Provides emergency respiratory care as needed including artificial respiration, external cardiac massage and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Conducts electrocardiograms.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a graduate of an approved course of respiratory care.
• Certified Respiratory Therapists and Registered Respiratory Therapists may be considered.
• Must have current licensure with the State of Colorado. Must have current BLS certification and must maintain current status throughout employment.
• ACLS and PALS certifications must be obtained within six months of employment and maintained throughout employment.
• Minimum of two years' experience as a practicing Respiratory Therapist preferred.

SALARY INFORMATION :

• $26.65-$40.00Dependent on Experience
• Additional $2.00 - $4.00 an hour for additional weekend and night shifts
• $10,000 Bonus (If Eligible)

BENEFITS:

This position offers competitive pay, being part of a very cohesive & supportive team, and year round recreation with everything the outdoor enthusiast can imagine. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, with prescription drug coverage
• Vision and dental insurance
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• PTO accrual from day one
• Extended illness benefits/time off
• 457 retirement plan with match
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability, employee assistant programs, AFLAC, identity theft protection and pet insurance.

Clinical Excellence. Patient & Community Satisfaction. Financial Health & Stewardship of Resources.

These are our three Keys to Excellence; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day

Grand River Health proudly serves residents of Western Colorado and beyond. We are a not-for-profit Special Tax District, formed by the citizens of Western Garfield County in 1961 to serve the area's health care needs. Our main hospital campus is located in the picturesque Rifle, Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services, along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live, the atmosphere of a caring and friendly community has been preserved amidst a steady growth of population.

OUR MISSION:

To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION:

To be our communities' first choice in quality healthcare.

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