CO - RRT - Days

WHA Memorial Regional Hospital•Craig, CO

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) administers safe and effective respiratory care as ordered by physicians, including in specialized areas such as Emergency, Neonatal, Pediatric, Geriatric, and Critical Care. The role involves patient assessments, airway management, medication administration, arterial blood gas draws, and initiating, maintaining, and monitoring mechanical ventilation. The therapist interprets flow and pressure-volume curves and considers hemodynamic monitoring and blood work results when providing care. The RRT documents care and charges, verifies physician orders, maintains patient information, monitors workload and acuity, and uses and troubleshoots Respiratory Care equipment. The position also supports the orientation of new employees and students, participates in training and patient care rounds, and maintains proficiency in cardiopulmonary service modalities. The therapist follows organizational, regulatory, infection-control, safety, confidentiality, and quality-improvement requirements.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
U.S. legal work authorization is required.
Must successfully pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening.
Employee Health meeting must be completed before starting employment.
Required: unencumbered license/certification, if applicable.
Required: graduation from a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)-approved program and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
Required: current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or obtain it within 90 days of hire.
Required: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification, or obtain it within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in General Respiratory Care and Mechanical Ventilation.
Experience in pulmonary diagnostics.
Knowledge of cardiac diagnostics, including EKG, Holter monitor, Event Monitor, and Cardiac Stress Testing.

Responsibilities

Deliver Respiratory Care procedures according to the department's policy and procedure manual.
Maintain accurate and complete documentation of Respiratory Care procedures.
Verify and implement physician orders for Respiratory Care.
Update patient information to reflect current clinical status and prepare for report times.
Participate in department in-services, meetings, and patient care rounds.
Monitor workload and patient acuity and inform supervisors of changes.
Enter daily patient services and charges.
Use and troubleshoot Respiratory Care equipment effectively.
Manage airways, assist with intubation, and use safe suction techniques.
Guide the orientation and training of new employees and students.
Conduct arterial blood gas draws.
Initiate, maintain, and monitor ventilator patients and interpret flow and pressure-volume curves.
Complete required continuing training and education.
Follow personal protective equipment requirements.
Verify patient charge reconciliation and submit payroll information on time.
Maintain proficiency in all modalities offered by cardiopulmonary services.
Translate medications for neonatal and pediatric doses and address patient-specific needs.
Assess adult and geriatric patients using appropriate techniques.
Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments and recommend therapeutic interventions.
Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
Represent the organization positively and demonstrate commitment to its values.
Foster effective communication and relationships with patients, colleagues, and vendors.
Follow attire and dress-code policies, manage time and responsibilities effectively, and report to work punctually.
Complete required education, training, and updates promptly.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Contribute to departmental performance improvements and quality initiatives.
Comply with regulatory requirements, organizational standards, infection control, safety, and risk-management procedures.