Allied - RRT

WHA Memorial Regional Hospital; Craig (CO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range $30.75–$46.13 per hour

Credentialing & Travel Team

Referral bonus up to $1,500

Job summary

WHA Memorial Regional Hospital in Craig, Colorado seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a permanent day shift from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The role involves delivering respiratory care per physician orders, including emergency, neonatal, pediatric, geriatric, and critical care services, and monitoring mechanical ventilation.

Responsibilities include administering medications with proper neonatal/pediatric dosing, documenting procedures, verifying orders, assisting with intubations, and

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory care as ordered by physician, including Emergency, Neonatal, Pediatric, Geriatric, and Critical Care.
• Monitor mechanical ventilation and adjust based on flow volumes and pressure-volume curves.
• Administer respiratory medications with neonatal/pediatric dosing.
• Perform comprehensive assessments for adult, geriatric, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
• Maintain documentation of Respiratory Care procedures per policy.
• Verify physician orders and prepare patient reports.
• Perform arterial blood gas draws.
• Troubleshoot respiratory care equipment and use of cardiopulmonary devices.
• Data entry of daily services and patient charges.
• Assist in orientation and training of new staff and students.
• Participate in in-services, rounds, and mandatory meetings.
• Inform supervisor of workload changes and patient acuity.
• Comply with PPE requirements for safety against hazards.
• Complete ongoing training and department-specific requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Adhere to infection control, safety, and risk management procedures.
• Contribute to performance improvement and quality initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and departmental standards.
• Maintain current BLS; obtain NRP within six months.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Job Title: RRT
Location: Craig, Colorado
Schedule: 8:00AM - 5:00PM x 5
Term: Permanent
Salary: $30.75 - $46.13

Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a RRT for a permanent assignment in Craig, Colorado.

Responsibilities for a RRT:

• Administer safe and competent respiratory care as ordered by the physician, with emphasis in specialty areas including Emergency, Neonatal, Pediatric, Geriatric, and Critical Care
• Monitor mechanical ventilation and initiate appropriate clinical changes based on interpretation of flow volumes and pressure volume curves
• Administer respiratory medications, including translating medication into neonatal and pediatric doses using proper equipment and procedures
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments for adult, geriatric, pediatric, and neonatal patients, addressing special needs based on patient age, size, and severity of disease
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of all Respiratory Care procedures per department policy
• Verify physician orders for Respiratory Care and accurately prepare and communicate patient reports
• Perform effective airway management including bag/mask ventilation, assist physicians with intubation, and demonstrate safe suction techniques and use of artificial airways
• Perform arterial blood gas draws
• Demonstrate working knowledge of respiratory care instruments and cardiopulmonary equipment; perform troubleshooting and appropriate problem resolution
• Conduct data entry of all daily services and patient charges, including patient charge reconciliation
• Assist in orientation and training of new employees, respiratory and nursing students, and precept new employees during orientation
• Attend and participate in department in-services, meetings, patient care rounds, and mandatory meetings
• Keep supervisor informed of changes in workload and patient acuity
• Comply with established personal protective equipment requirements for protection against blood, infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, and other hazardous substances
• Complete required continuous training, education, and department-specific requirements
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality at all times
• Adhere to infection control, safety, and risk management procedures
• Actively contribute to performance improvement and continuous quality initiatives
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, departmental, state, and federal standards and policies
• Maintain current BLS certification and obtain NRP certification within six months of hire
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits for a RRT:

• Salary: $30.75 - $46.13
• Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team
• Referral Bonus up to $1,500

Astrya Global Medical Staffing offers 10+ years of staffing experience, 100% domestic support, and is certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.