Registered respiratory Therapist PRN

Intermountain Health; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide advanced respiratory care in accordance with physician orders. The role supports CRT staff and may lead special clinical projects as designated by leadership.

The RRT will perform diagnostic testing, administer medications, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to ensure high-quality patient care. Flexibility to float to other departments and potential on-call duties are possible.

Responsibilities

• Performs, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic testing procedures according to protocol.
• Administers medications in a timely and safe manner and documents progress.
• Maintains awareness of patient condition and communicates with physicians and nurses.
• Completes documentation according to departmental standards and monitors equipment.
• Participates in quality and patient safety initiatives and department meetings.
• Promotes the respiratory care profession and mentors staff within the department.
• May float to other departments based on business needs.
• May be required to be on-call during a shift.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Patient Education

Patient Care

Life Support

Care Planning

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.

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.

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