Respiratory Therapist - Nights, Sign-On & PTO

Grand River Health; Rifle (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay range: $30.52 - $40.00/hour

Shift differentials: $2–$4/hour nights

Sign-On: $10,000

Comprehensive benefits, PTO

Perks: discounts on wellness and local

Job summary

Grand River Health in Rifle, CO is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our patient care team. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and professionals to deliver high-quality respiratory care in a community-focused hospital setting.

Responsibilities include ventilator management, ABG analysis, and emergency interventions, with ongoing professional development and a strong emphasis on patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Two years of RT experience preferred.
• Colorado licensure required.
• BLS certification required and must be maintained throughout employment.
• ACLS and PALS must be obtained within six months of employment and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on respiratory care including ventilator management, arterial blood gas analysis, therapeutic gas administration, and emergency interventions.
• Follow specified treatment parameters when providing care and operating equipment.
• Read and interpret prescriptions, measure arterial blood gases, and review patient information to assess condition.
• Determine appropriate treatment methods, duration, precautions, medications, and dosages—ensuring alignment with physician orders.
• Monitor patient responses to therapy including vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes; promptly consult with physicians if adverse reactions occur.
• Play a key role in rapid response and code situations, including artificial respiration, external cardiac massage, and CPR assistance.
• Conduct electrocardiograms (ECGs/EKGs).
• Use professional judgment and experience to plan and accomplish patient care goals.
• Maintain a manageable workload with fair scheduling practices to support work-life balance.

Skills

Two years’ experience (preferred) as a

Colorado licensure

BLS certification

ACLS and PALS within 6 months

Education

Graduate of an approved course of respiratory care

Tools

Ventilator management

ABG analysis equipment

Job description

Grand River Health in Rifle, CO is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our patient care team. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and professionals to deliver high-quality respiratory care in a community-focused hospital setting.

Responsibilities include ventilator management, ABG analysis, and emergency interventions, with ongoing professional development and a strong emphasis on patient-centered care.