Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT
About The Position
The Registered Respiratory Therapist independently provides respiratory care and pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing to patients in a variety of health care settings. The position works with physicians and other licensed independent practitioners to deliver safe, effective, evidence-based, high-quality care and may be assigned to different areas where respiratory care is needed. The role may also supervise department staff. This full-time position is based in Greeley, Colorado, and offers three 12-hour day shifts per week, from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., totaling 36 hours weekly. Rotating weekend and holiday coverage is required, with a $1.50-per-hour weekend shift differential when applicable. A $10,000 hire-on incentive is available; the recruiter will provide eligibility criteria. Banner North Colorado Medical Center is a 378-bed Level II trauma center and acute care facility. Its inpatient and outpatient services include medical, pediatric, obstetric, orthopedic, surgical, heart, cancer, and critical care. The center serves a regional area spanning northeastern Colorado and neighboring parts of Wyoming, Nebraska, and Kansas.
Requirements
- Associate or technical degree.
- Proof of passing the National Board for Respiratory Care examination as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT); RRT is required for new hires to this position.
- Current license in the state of practice, as required by state law.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Knowledge of clinical techniques, applications, and equipment, typically obtained through one year of clinical experience.
- Effective human-relations skills to interact with patients, families, staff, and other health care personnel.
- For Banner Registry positions, at least one year of acute-care hospital experience, including work in the specialty area as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in an acute-care setting within the past 12 months.
- For Home Care settings, a valid driver's license and eligibility for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.
- For Banner Home Care AZ employees, an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at hire, maintained throughout employment.
- For Nevada incumbents, Blood Gas Technologist certification.
Nice To Haves
- Additional related education and/or experience.
- Candidates at all experience levels, including those new to the field, are welcome; training and professional development are provided.
Responsibilities
- Perform basic respiratory care modalities prescribed by physicians or licensed independent practitioners, following department and hospital policies and procedures.
- Apply and manage mechanical ventilators in collaboration with physicians or licensed independent practitioners; recommend adjustments to improve clinical condition and comfort and support weaning.
- Assemble, disassemble, operate, maintain, troubleshoot, clean, and adjust durable medical equipment and respiratory-care circuitry.
- Perform prescribed pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing in accordance with department and hospital policies and procedures.
- Assess patients, evaluate responses to care, recommend care-plan or therapy changes to physicians as clinical conditions change, and document care accurately and completely.
- Communicate and collaborate with resource staff to formulate care plans, recommend therapy changes, and identify and resolve problems.
- May supervise department staff.
- Provide respiratory care and diagnostic testing across a variety of health care settings and areas where respiratory care is needed.
Benefits
- $10,000 hire-on incentive available, subject to eligibility criteria provided by the recruiter.
- $1.50-per-hour weekend shift differential when applicable.
- Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
