Registered Respiratory Therapist

imh; United States; On-site; USD 44,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift

36 hours full-time

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Experience-based sign-on bonus $5,000

Benefits package

Job summary

Intermountain Health's Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide advanced care under physician orders. You will perform diagnostic tests, administer medications, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to optimize patient outcomes.

The role offers a full-time 36-hour schedule with night shifts and shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends, plus a bonus program up to $15,000 (and $5,000 with less than 1 year experience).

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic testing procedures; obtains arterial gases; oversees equipment; initiates respiratory protocols and interventions based on assessments.
• Administers medications safely; evaluates effects and communicates patient progress to staff and physicians.
• Maintains awareness of patient condition; communicates with physicians/nurses; educates patients and families on self-care.
• Completes documentation per standards; monitors supplies/equipment; ensures productivity standards.
• Participates in quality and patient safety initiatives; contributes ideas in meetings; supports department goals.
• Promotes respiratory care as a resource and mentor; participates in quality improvement and research activities.
• May float to other departments within competency; may be placed on-call.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Patient Education

Patient Care

Life Support

Care Planning

Patient Care Delivery

Critical Thinking

Documentation

Quality Improvement

Follow Protocols

Education

NBRC approved Respiratory Therapist program

RRT certification

Current state license as Registered Respiratory Therapist

Basic Life Support (BLS)

PALS/ACLS/NRP certifications

Job description

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist RRT provides advanced-level respiratory care to patients designed to diagnose, evaluate, treat, manage, and control deficiencies and/or abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system within the prescription of the order physician. This position acts as a resource to the CRT staff. The RRT may be responsible for special clinical projects or assignments as designated by leadership according to the needs of the department.

Posting Specifics:

• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Shift Details: Night
• Hours: Full-Time (36 hours)
• Additional Details: Shift differentials given for evenings, nights and weekends

To show our commitment to you and to assist with your transition into our organization, we will also offer up to a $15,000 bonus if applicable and a $5,000 bonus with less than 1 years’ experience.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• May be required to float to other departments (within scope of competency and qualifications) based on business need.
• May be required to be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Respiratory Therapy
• Patient Education
• Patient Care
• Life Support
• Care Planning
• Patient Care Delivery
• Critical Thinking
• Documentation
• Quality Improvement
• Follow Protocols

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of a NBRC approved Respiratory Therapist program is required. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT).
• Current license as Registered Respiratory Therapy 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.

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, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typical 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. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.).
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location:

Saint Joseph Hospital

Work City:

Denver

Work State:

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$32.34 - $49.94

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