Sr Respiratory Therapist + 14% Additional Differential
4 weeks ago
We are recruiting for a motivated Sr Respiratory Therapist + 14% Additional Differential (Nights) to join our team We are here for life's journey. Where is your life journey taking you? Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all: Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health. DepartmentRespiratory Therapy The Respiratory Therapy department provides protocolized therapist driven care in our Level I Trauma Center, Severe Acuity Medical Cardiac ICU, Level 3B Neonatal ICU, Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, Emergency Rooms and tertiary centers of Denver Health. Patients come from throughout the region to be cared for in our hospital. The RT department is equipped with all the necessities, technology, and emergency equipment for providing the full spectrum of care to the most critically ill and injured patients. Our patient population consists of the critically ill of all ages. The ECLS/ECMO program is staffed only by trained RTs. Our RT to patient ratios consistently allow for comprehensive are averaging 1:6 RT to ventilator. *Respiratory Therapists are eligible to receive an additional 14% Select Service Differential AND highly competitive shift differentials, and advancement ability through a career ladder with additional compensation. Job Summary Under general supervision, administers safe and competent respiratory care as ordered by a physician, with emphasis in critical care areas. Monitors mechanical ventilation, administers medications and performs patient assessment. Understands ramifications of hemodynamic monitoring, arterial blood gas analysis, and other complex physiologic data. Essential Functions: Initiates, maintains, monitors and document mechanical ventilator support. Performs effective airway management to include bag/mask ventilation. Assist physician with endotracheal intubation. Demonstrates safe and appropriate suction techniques and use of artificial airways. Initiates and performs CPR. Primarily responsible for airway management during emergent situations. Performs arterial blood gas analysis in accordance with CLIA and CAP regulations. Evaluates chest x-ray for endotracheal tube placement and other conditions for optimizing delivery of Respiratory Care. Administers oxygen through a variety of oxygen delivery devices. Delivers aerosol therapy including small volume nebulizers and large volume nebulizers. Performs pulmonary hygiene therapy. Provides noninvasive ventilator support to intubated and non-intubated patients. Assists with in-house transport of patients. Effectively discusses advanced respiratory pathophysiology with physicians, able to implement changes based on patient condition. (35%) Maintains accurate and complete documentation of all Respiratory Care procedures per department and hospital standards. Verifies and completes Respiratory Care physician's orders. Receives and gives accurate and complete handoff report. Updates and completes patient information for handoff report to reflect patient's current clinical status. Be prepared to receive/give report at specified times. Provides timely and accurate update information to the providers and other hospital personnel. Make recommendations for changes or modification of patient therapy by contacting provider. Assists with delivery of supplies, and assures adequate supply of respiratory therapy equipment in work area. Assists with the cleaning, setup, and testing of respiratory equipment. Assists in the delivery of compressed gas cylinders. Provides assistance in arranging for discharges as requested. (35%) Maintains and follows all infection control practices per department and hospital standards. Complies with all departmental and hospital guidelines, policies, and written expectations. Reports observed adverse changes in a patient's condition and/or treatment plan o a member of the medical or nursing staff. Maintains competencies, credentials, certifications, certified education credits and education as directed by the department. (30%) Education: Associate's Degree Graduation from an AMA approved School for Registration in Respiratory Care, passing score on the NBRC examination for Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at the time of application required. Work Experience: 1-3 years experience as a Respiratory Therapist. Licenses: Registered Respiratory Therapist - RRT - NBRC - National Board for Respiratory Care required RCP-Respiratory Care Practitioner License - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies required ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Program - AHA - American Heart Association Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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