Respiratory Therapist

Ambe Healthcare Staffing; Alamosa (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ambe Healthcare Staffing in Alamosa, Colorado seeks a qualified Respiratory Therapist for a full-time permanent position. The role includes a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance for eligible candidates.

Requirements include an AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy program, an active Colorado license, NBRC credentials (RRT/CRT), current BLS, and at least 1 year of experience. ACLS/PALS/NRP must be completed within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy program.
• Active Colorado Respiratory Therapist license in good standing.
• NBRC credential as an RRT or CRT.
• Current BLS certification.
• Minimum 1 year of experience.
• ACLS, PALS, and NRP required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care, ventilator management, airway maintenance, oxygen therapy, and resuscitation.
• Perform ABG collection and interpretation, bedside spirometry, and chest X-ray interpretation.
• Administer nebulizer treatments, incentive spirometry, bronchial hygiene, and other respiratory therapies.
• Perform EKGs, EEGs, PFTs, and cardiac monitor hookups.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and electronic medical records.

Skills

Respiratory care

Ventilator management

EKG interpretation

Education

Colorado Respiratory Therapist license

NBRC credential (RRT or CRT)

AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy program

BLS certification

Job description

Respiratory Therapist – Full-Time Permanent

Salary: $60,153.60-$83,990.40 annually ($28.92-$40.38/hour)

Schedule: Varies

Openings: 1

Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Job Overview

Seeking a qualified Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality respiratory care in a patient-focused healthcare environment in Alamosa, Colorado. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance may be available. Candidates must be willing to relocate to a rural area.

Requirements

• Graduate of an AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy program.
• Active Colorado Respiratory Therapist license in good standing.
• Current NBRC credential as an RRT or CRT.
• Current BLS certification.
• Minimum 1 year of experience.
• ACLS, PALS, and NRP required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care, ventilator management, airway maintenance, oxygen therapy, and resuscitation.
• Perform ABG collection and interpretation, bedside spirometry, and chest X-ray interpretation.
• Administer nebulizer treatments, incentive spirometry, bronchial hygiene, and other respiratory therapies.
• Perform EKGs, EEGs, PFTs, and cardiac monitor hookups.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and electronic medical records.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and sick leave.
• Retirement plan with up to 5% employer match after one year.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Education assistance and employee wellness programs.
• Potential sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.

Location Highlights

Alamosa offers a small-town lifestyle, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and access to hiking, skiing, fishing, and other outdoor recreational activities.

Note: Permanent, full-time opportunity. Candidates must be willing to relocate to Alamosa, Colorado.