Respiratory Therapist - Sign-On $5k + Full Benefits

Memorial Regional Health; Craig (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Memorial Regional Health in Colorado is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care, manage ventilated patients, and document care accurately. The role requires routine collaboration with physicians, nurses, and staff to optimize patient outcomes.

The candidate should be experienced in arterial blood gas draws, report handling, and training new staff, while adhering to safety and infection-control policies. This is a full-time, on-site position with a sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Graduate of COARC approved Respiratory Care Program with RRT credential.
• Current BLS certification; NRP certification or equivalent required within 6 months.
• Legal to work in the United States and able to pass background checks.
• Competent in documenting procedures and patient status in the chart.

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory care procedures per policy, maintaining accuracy.
• Document all procedures and patient information per department policy.
• Verify physician orders and ensure timely report handling.
• Manage ventilator patients, initiate changes as directed by physicians.
• Perform arterial blood gas draws and maintain safety protocols.
• Assist in training new staff and students; participate in rounds and meetings.

Skills

RRT Credential

Ventilator management

Documentation proficiency

Clinical assessment

Education

COARC-approved Respiratory Care Program

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential

Current BLS certification

NRP certification

Job description

Memorial Regional Health in Colorado is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care, manage ventilated patients, and document care accurately. The role requires routine collaboration with physicians, nurses, and staff to optimize patient outcomes.

The candidate should be experienced in arterial blood gas draws, report handling, and training new staff, while adhering to safety and infection-control policies. This is a full-time, on-site position with a sign-on bonus.