Respiratory Therapist Full Time Days

Kindred Hospital Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 45,460 - 66,124; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Denver and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) in Denver, CO, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide safe respiratory care as ordered by physicians, monitor mechanical ventilation, administer medications, assess patients, and support the journey to wellness.

The role involves ventilator management, airway procedures, ABG analysis, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Join a private-room LTACH campus focused on high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Postsecondary (Cert/Diploma/Program Grad) from an accredited respiratory therapy program (Required) Or
• Associate’s Degree from an accredited respiratory therapy program (Required)
• RCP - Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner or comparable certification Upon Hire (Required)
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire (Required) and ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire (Required)

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory care procedures per hospital policies and protocols.
• Document and charge for respiratory procedures; contribute to the patient care plan.
• Verify physician orders for respiratory care and maintain patient safety.
• Operate and troubleshoot respiratory equipment; ensure proper sterilization.
• Manage oxygen/aerosol delivery and mechanical ventilation.
• Perform airway management and suctioning; assist with airway procedures.
• Provide patient and family teaching; ensure timely handoffs and documentation.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Fluent English

Education

RT education certificate/diploma

Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy

Tools

Ventilators

ABG analysis equipment

Job description

Overview

Kindred Hospital Denver and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) is an all-private room 68-bed hospital located on one of Denver’s important medical campuses. With 68 long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) beds, we offer in-depth care for an extended recovery period. Our 13-bed ARU is designed for people who have experienced the debilitating effects of an acute injury, impairment, or illness. We partner with the patient’s physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week to support the journey to wellness. Our care has touched individuals from the Front Range, the western slopes of Colorado, and throughout the country.

Overview / Job Summary

Responsible for administering safe and competent respiratory care as ordered by the physician, monitoring mechanical ventilation, administering medications, patient assessment, understanding the ramifications of hemodynamic monitoring, understanding blood work results, monitoring, teaching, and training.

Responsibilities

• Competent delivery of Respiratory Care procedures in all areas of the hospital as outlined in the Respiratory Care policies, procedures and protocols.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation and charge capture of all Respiratory Care procedures. Develop, document and maintain respiratory care elements of the patient plan of care.
• Verify and initiate all physician orders for Respiratory Care.
• Demonstrate competency and working knowledge of all Respiratory Care instruments and equipment. Perform troubleshooting, problem resolution and proper disinfection/sterilization.
• Initiate, monitor and maintain oxygen/aerosol delivery devices and non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation devices.
• Perform effective airway management including oral/nasal airway placement, bag/mask ventilation, intubation and/or intubation assistance, emergent and scheduled tracheostomy tube changes. Demonstrate safe and appropriate suction techniques and use of artificial airways. Initiate and perform CPR.
• Perform tracheostomy, endotracheal tube and oral care.
• Implement one-way speaking valve trials per physician order.
• Assist physician with diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy procedures.
• Complete initial and ongoing decannulation risk assessments with appropriate interventions and documentation.
• Perform and document timely Spontaneous Breathing Trial assessments for weaning readiness. Initiate and advance mechanical ventilator weaning per protocol.
• Actively participate in the multidisciplinary early patient mobility program.
• Perform pulse oximetry and carbon dioxide gas monitoring.
• Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling and analysis.
• Perform and document ongoing ABG analyzer quality control and maintenance as required.
• Perform and document patient and family teaching/education.
• Provide and receive accurate and complete patient handoff reports.
• Participate in department/hospital in-services, meetings, and patient care rounds.
• Notify immediate supervisor of changes in workload and patient acuity.
• Provide timely and accurate updates to healthcare team members and make recommendations for modification to patient therapy as clinically indicated.
• Assist in orientation and training of new employees/students, and precept new employees during orientation.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Expectations

• Ability to work under stress and to respond quickly in emergency situations.
• Utilize appropriate interpersonal communication skills when interacting with all healthcare team members, patients, and their families.
• Understands principles of lifespan growth and development with the ability to provide care appropriate for the adult and geriatric patient population.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range: $32.90-$48.12/hr.

ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

Qualifications

Education

• Postsecondary (Cert/Diploma/Program Grad) from an accredited respiratory therapy program (Required) Or
• Associate’s Degree from an accredited respiratory therapy program (Required)

Licenses/Certifications

• RCP - Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner or comparable certification in the state of practice Upon Hire (Required) And
• CRT - Certified Radiologic Technologist or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential Upon Hire (Preferred) And
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire or within facility-specified time frame (Required) And
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire or within facility-specified time frame (Required)

Experience

• 1+ years related experience (Preferred)