RRT: Advanced Respiratory Care & Mentorship

15700 Good Samaritan Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 67,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials for evenings/nigts

PEAK education program support

Job summary

Intermountain Health's Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, Colorado, seeks an experienced Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide advanced-level care, interpret diagnostics, initiate protocols, and communicate patient progress with the team.

The RRT will support CRT staff, participate in quality initiatives, and may float to other departments as needed, per competency. A valid state license and NBRC credentials are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a NBRC approved Respiratory Therapist program is required.
• Education must be obtained from an accredited institution.
• Degree will be verified.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT).
• Current license as Registered Respiratory Therapy in the state of practice is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers is required.
• Specific certifications as required (i.e. PALS, ACLS, NRP) is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic testing procedures according to protocol.
• Obtains arterial gases.
• Oversees and troubleshoots the operation of equipment for optimal patient care.
• Initiates Respiratory Protocol according to department criteria.
• Initiates interventions based on the interpretation of assessments.
• Administers medications in a timely and safe manner.
• Evaluates effect and re-evaluates appropriately and according to protocol.
• Ensures that progress of patient is communicated to staff, physicians and other departments.

Skills

RRT Certification

State license: RRT

BLS certification

PALS/ACLS/NRP

Education

NBRC approved Respiratory Therapist program

Accredited education institution

Degree verification

Job description

Intermountain Health's Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, Colorado, seeks an experienced Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide advanced-level care, interpret diagnostics, initiate protocols, and communicate patient progress with the team.

The RRT will support CRT staff, participate in quality initiatives, and may float to other departments as needed, per competency. A valid state license and NBRC credentials are required.