Respiratory Therapist

Job Summary:

As a Respiratory Therapist at SCL Health, you will be responsible for providing patient-centered care while demonstrating our values of Integrity, Trust, Excellence, Accountability, and Mutual Respect.

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 administer medications in a timely and safe manner.
Evaluate the effect of interventions and re-evaluate as necessary according to protocol.
Communicate patient information with physicians and nurses and make recommendations for patient care.

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

Hourly Rate:
$7.25 - $999.99

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