Daytime RRT — Part-Time, No Nights or Weekends

Intermountain Health; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Intermountain Health’s Wellington Lung and Sleep Clinic in Grand Junction, CO is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a part-time 32-hour schedule. You will perform pulmonary function testing, ABG collection, and CPAP fittings while following department protocols and ensuring safe, effective patient care.

The role offers a no-nights/no-weekends/no-on-call schedule with competitive pay and benefits. The ideal candidate holds NBRC RT credentials, an active RRT license, and current BLS, with

Qualifications

• Graduate of NBRC approved Respiratory Therapist program.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT).
• Current license as Registered Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers is required.
• Specific certifications as required (i.e. PALS, ACLS, NRP) is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic testing procedures according to protocol.
• Obtains arterial gases.
• Oversees and troubleshoots the operation of equipment for optimal patient care.
• Initiates Respiratory Protocol according to department criteria.
• Initiates interventions based on the interpretation of assessments.
• Administers medications in a timely and safe manner.
• Evaluates effect and re-evaluates appropriately and according to protocol.
• Ensures that progress of patient is communicated to staff, physicians and other departments.
• Maintains awareness of assigned patient’s overall condition.
• Communicates and shares patient information with the physicians and nurses.
• Makes appropriate recommendations for patient care.
• Recognizes the educational needs of patients and families in relation to health promotion and wellness.
• Teaches patients and families self-care techniques and modalities.
• Completes documentation according to departmental standards.
• Accurately documents productivity information.
• Monitors supplies and equipment and notifies appropriate person when supplies are low, out on loan or broken.
• Utilizes time effectively to achieve productivity standard, including utilizing low census time when patient load does not support full productivity.
• Participates in quality and patient safety initiatives.
• Identifies potential areas for improvement including processes that could be streamlined or revised to improve patient satisfaction.
• Identifies potential safety hazards that may create problems for patients and/or staff and takes appropriate actions.
• Participates in departmental meetings, contributing ideas or feedback.
• Promotes the profession of Respiratory Care and acts as a resource, consultant, and mentor to staff within department and patient care areas through development of others.
• Participates in quality improvement and research activities as part of the Respiratory Care Team to guide the development of standards of patient care.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Patient Education

Patient Care

Life Support

Care Planning

Patient Care Delivery

Critical Thinking

Documentation

Quality Improvement

Follow Protocols

Education

NBRC approved RT program

RRT credential

State license as RRT

BLS for healthcare

PALS/ACLS/NRP certs

Job description

Intermountain Health’s Wellington Lung and Sleep Clinic in Grand Junction, CO is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a part-time 32-hour schedule. You will perform pulmonary function testing, ABG collection, and CPAP fittings while following department protocols and ensuring safe, effective patient care.

The role offers a no-nights/no-weekends/no-on-call schedule with competitive pay and benefits. The ideal candidate holds NBRC RT credentials, an active RRT license, and current BLS, with