Respiratory Therapist, Outpatient - Registered-Days, PRN

Community Hospital - Grand Junction; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading hospital in Colorado seeks a Respiratory Therapist for an outpatient position. This PRN role involves providing respiratory therapy treatments and diagnostics, with a focus on patient care and adherence to protocols. Candidates are required to have a high school diploma, related experience, and necessary certifications. Join our team to make a difference in patient health.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Education assistance

403(b) with employer matching

Qualifications

• Requires Colorado licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Current BLS certification and CRT required.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides appropriate respiratory therapy treatments and cardio-pulmonary diagnostics.
• Documents the patient record per departmental standards.

Skills

Cardio-pulmonary diagnostics

Oxygen therapy

Chest physiotherapy

Ventilator management

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Job description

Respiratory Therapist, Outpatient Position Highlights:

• Job Type: PRN/Pool
• Location: Main Hospital
• Schedule: M-F 10 Hour shifts
• Position: Open until July 30, 2025, or until filled

Responsibilities:

• Provides appropriate respiratory therapy treatments with protocols including oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, intermittent positive pressure breathing treatments, chest physiotherapy, ventilator management, incentive spirometry, or sputum induction.
• Provides cardio-pulmonary diagnostics with protocols including electrocardiograms, cardiac stress testing, Lexiscan (cardiolite), dypridimal (persantine), dobutimine, stress echocardiogram, tilt test, holter scanning, pulmonary function testing, arterial blood sampling and analysis, bronchoscopy assistance, electroencephalograms, home sleep studies, and home nocturnal oximetry as required.
• Documents the patient record per departmental standards.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent. (Associate’s Degree preferred)
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Current BLS certification. ALC required within 6 months of employment.
• Requires current, unrestricted Colorado licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• CRT required. RRT within 2 years. NRP preferred.

This position's pay range is: $34.00 - $39.10 per hour, depending on education and experience.

Discretionary bonuses, relocation expenses, merit increases, market adjustments, recognition bonuses, and other forms of discretionary compensation may be paid to eligible employees based on organizational and individual performance.

Benefits:

Employees are eligible to participate in an attractive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, education assistance, 403(b) with employer matching, and more. Eligibility is based on employment status. Details regarding specific benefits you may be eligible for will be discussed during the hiring process.

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Qualifications

• Education: High School required
• Experience: At least 2 years of related experience
• Licenses & Certifications: BLS, Respiratory Therapist license, CRT required, RRT within 2 years, NRP preferred

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