Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

Kindred; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 45,323 - 66,290; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Denver and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide safe, competent respiratory care as ordered. You will monitor ventilation, assess patients, and respond to emergencies.

Responsibilities include documenting care, initiating orders, troubleshooting equipment, and collaborating with physicians and the care team. The role requires ACLS/BLS on hire and commitment to high-quality patient care in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Postsecondary (Cert/Diploma/Program Grad) from an accredited respiratory therapy program (Required).
• Associate’s Degree from an accredited respiratory therapy program (Required).
• RCP licensed in the state of practice upon hire (Required) and ACLS/BCLS certifications upon hire (Required).
• CRT/RRT credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory care procedures across hospital as per policies and protocols.
• Document and maintain respiratory care elements of the patient plan of care.
• Verify and initiate physician orders for respiratory care.
• Operate and troubleshoot respiratory equipment and ensure proper disinfection/sterilization.
• Initiate and manage oxygen delivery devices and ventilation devices.
• Perform airway management including suction, intubation assistance, and CPR.
• Perform tracheostomy/oral care and participate in bronchoscopy procedures as directed.
• Conduct spontaneous breathing trials and wean patients per protocol.
• Provide patient/family teaching and hand off reports to the care team.
• Participate in rounds, in-services, and staff training; precept new staff.

Skills

Work under pressure

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Fluent English

Adult/Geriatric care understanding

Education

Postsecondary respiratory therapy credential

Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy

Job description

Kindred Hospital Denver and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide safe, competent respiratory care as ordered. You will monitor ventilation, assess patients, and respond to emergencies.

Responsibilities include documenting care, initiating orders, troubleshooting equipment, and collaborating with physicians and the care team. The role requires ACLS/BLS on hire and commitment to high-quality patient care in a busy hospital setting.