Respiratory Therapist PRN

3 weeks ago


Wheat Ridge, Colorado, United States Intermountain Health Full time
Job Summary

The Respiratory Therapist PRN provides advanced-level respiratory care to patients, diagnosing, evaluating, treating, managing, and controlling cardiopulmonary system deficiencies or abnormalities within physician-prescribed guidelines. This role serves as a resource for CRT staff, participating in special clinical projects or assignments as designated by leadership.

Key Responsibilities
  • Performs, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic testing procedures according to protocol.
  • Obtains arterial gases and oversees equipment operation for optimal patient care.
  • Initiates Respiratory Protocol according to department criteria and interventions based on assessment interpretations.
  • Administers medications safely and effectively, evaluating their impact and re-evaluating as needed.
  • Communicates patient progress to staff, physicians, and other departments.
  • Maintains patient awareness, sharing information with physicians and nurses, and making recommendations for care.
  • Teaches patients and families self-care techniques and modalities.
  • Completes documentation according to departmental standards and accurately records productivity information.
  • Monitors supplies and equipment, notifying appropriate personnel when low, on loan, or broken.
  • Participates in quality and patient safety initiatives, identifying areas for improvement and potential safety hazards.
Requirements
  • Graduate of an AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy program.
  • Current license for Respiratory Therapy in the state of practice.
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist certification.
  • Health Care Provider Life Support certification.
  • ACLS certification for critical care.
  • Additional certifications may be required for specialty areas.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Membership in national professional organizations (AARC, NBRC).
  • One year of acute or critical care experience.
Work Environment

This role requires 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 require verbal communication, hearing, and understanding spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately. Manual dexterity is necessary for manipulating complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients, walk, and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment.



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