Respiratory Therapist

4 weeks ago


Grand Junction, Colorado, United States SCL Health Full time
Job Summary:

The Respiratory Therapist RRT provides advanced-level respiratory care to patients designed to diagnose, evaluate, treat, manage, and control deficiencies or abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system within the prescription of the ordering physician.

This position acts as a resource to the CRT staff and may be responsible for special clinical projects or assignments as designated by leadership according to the needs of the department.

Responsibilities:
  • Performs, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic testing procedures according to protocol.
  • Obtains arterial gases and oversees the operation of equipment for optimal patient care.
  • Initiates Respiratory Protocol according to department criteria and administers medications in a timely and safe manner.
  • Evaluates the effect of interventions and re-evaluates as necessary.
  • Communicates patient information with physicians and nurses and makes recommendations for patient care.
  • Teaches patients and families self-care techniques and modalities and completes documentation according to departmental standards.
Requirements:
  • Graduate of an AMA-approved program for Respiratory Therapy.
  • Current license for Respiratory Therapy in the state of practice.
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification.
  • Health Care Provider Life Support certification.
  • ACLS certification for critical care.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Membership in a national professional organization (AARC, NBRC).
  • One year of acute or critical care experience.
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.

Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.

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.


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