Night Shift RRT: Advanced Respiratory Care Pro

15700 Good Samaritan Hospital; California; On-site; USD 45,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Night shift

36-hour weeks

Job summary

The Respiratory Therapist RRT at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, CO provides advanced-level care to diagnose, evaluate, and treat cardiopulmonary conditions under physician orders. The role supports CRT staff and may lead special clinical projects as assigned by leadership.

Responsibilities include performing tests, arterial blood gases, initiating protocols, administering meds, and documenting patient progress.

Qualifications

• Graduate of NBRC approved Respiratory Therapist program is required.
• Education from an accredited institution is required.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT).
• Current license as Registered Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice is required.
• 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.

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

Accredited Institution

RRT Certification

State RT License

BLS Certification

PALS ACLS NRP Certifications

Job description

The Respiratory Therapist RRT at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, CO provides advanced-level care to diagnose, evaluate, and treat cardiopulmonary conditions under physician orders. The role supports CRT staff and may lead special clinical projects as assigned by leadership.

Responsibilities include performing tests, arterial blood gases, initiating protocols, administering meds, and documenting patient progress.