Senior Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Patient Care Leader

Intermountain Health; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, Colorado is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide advanced cardiopulmonary care according to physician orders. You'll interpret tests, administer medications, document care, and participate in quality initiatives while supporting CRT staff and mentoring others.

Applicants should be NBRC-credited, hold RRT, and current state license, with BLS and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Graduate NBRC-approved Respiratory Therapist program.
• Licensed as Registered Respiratory Therapist in state of practice.
• Current BLS certification for healthcare providers.
• PALS, ACLS, NRP certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Performs, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic testing procedures per protocol.
• Administers medications safely and evaluates effects.
• Maintains awareness of patient condition and communicates with care team.
• Completes documentation per departmental standards; manages supplies.
• Participates in quality improvement and safety initiatives, and mentors staff.

Skills

BLS for healthcare providers

Education

NBRC-approved Respiratory Therapist program

Registered Respiratory Therapist license

Job description

Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, Colorado is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide advanced cardiopulmonary care according to physician orders. You'll interpret tests, administer medications, document care, and participate in quality initiatives while supporting CRT staff and mentoring others.

Applicants should be NBRC-credited, hold RRT, and current state license, with BLS and relevant certifications.