Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) – Night Shift - Craig, CO
NavitasPartners•Craig, CO
•Onsite
About The Position
Navitas Healthcare, LLC is seeking a skilled and compassionate Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) to join a Cardiopulmonary/Respiratory Therapy team in a hospital setting. This role involves delivering comprehensive respiratory care across neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient populations in acute and critical care environments.
Requirements
- Graduate of a COARC-accredited Respiratory Care Program
- Active Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential (NBRC required)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
- Minimum 1 year of hospital-based respiratory therapy experience
- Strong knowledge of ventilator management and airway care
- Ability to work night shifts in high-acuity environments
- Must meet all facility onboarding and compliance requirements
Nice To Haves
- Experience in ICU, ER, NICU, or other critical care settings
- Experience with pulmonary diagnostics
- Exposure to cardiac diagnostics (EKG, Holter monitoring, stress testing)
- Strong critical thinking and emergency response skills
- Experience in fast-paced acute care hospital environments
Responsibilities
- Provide safe and effective respiratory care as prescribed by physicians
- Perform all respiratory therapy procedures in accordance with departmental policies
- Manage and monitor patients on mechanical ventilation
- Perform airway management including bag-mask ventilation and suctioning
- Assist with intubation procedures and airway stabilization
- Perform and interpret arterial blood gas (ABG) draws
- Initiate, maintain, and adjust ventilator settings based on patient condition
- Monitor respiratory status and recommend appropriate clinical interventions
- Administer respiratory medications and therapies as prescribed
- Accurately document all respiratory care procedures in patient records
- Respond to emergency and critical care situations (ICU, ED, NICU, etc.)
- Troubleshoot respiratory equipment and ensure proper functionality
- Educate patients, families, and staff on respiratory care procedures
- Participate in patient rounds, staff meetings, and in-service training
- Ensure compliance with infection control, safety, and hospital protocols
- Maintain accurate charge capture and clinical documentation
Benefits
- Most competitive pay for every position
- Salary will be discussed upfront
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
