Respiratory Therapist

Job Summary:

As a Respiratory Therapist on our Traveler Team, you will have the opportunity to work in various locations throughout the Western Slope of Colorado, Denver Metro, and Montana areas. Our team is committed to providing patient-centered care while demonstrating our values of Integrity, Trust, Excellence, Accountability, and Mutual Respect.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic testing procedures according to protocol.
Obtain arterial gases and oversee the operation of equipment for optimal patient care.
Initiate Respiratory Protocol according to department criteria and make recommendations for patient care.
Administer medications in a timely and safe manner and accurately document productivity information.
Participate in quality and patient safety initiatives and identify potential areas for improvement.

Requirements:

Graduate of an AMA-approved program for Respiratory Therapy is required.
One year of hospital experience, including critical care as a Therapist, is required.
Current license as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of Colorado is required.
Ability to obtain Respiratory Therapist License in the state of Montana is required.
Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) course completion card is required.

Physical Requirements:

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy.
Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients.
Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment.
Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment.
May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location:

Good Samaritan Hospital, Holy Rosary Hospital, Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital, Lutheran Medical Center, Peaks Regional Office, Platte Valley Hospital, Saint Joseph Hospital, St. Marys Regional Hospital, St. James Hospital

Work City:
Broomfield

Work State:
Colorado

Weekly Hours:40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$7.25 - $999.99

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