Co-RRT-Nights

WHA Memorial Regional Hospital•Craig, CO

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) administers safe, competent respiratory care as ordered by physicians, with emphasis on emergency, neonatal, pediatric, geriatric, and critical care. The role includes monitoring mechanical ventilation, administering medications, conducting patient assessments, and interpreting hemodynamic monitoring and blood work results. The RRT performs respiratory care procedures in accordance with department policies, verifies physician orders, maintains complete documentation and accurate patient information, performs arterial blood gas draws, and assesses respiratory status across patient age groups and disease severity. The position also involves airway management, assisting with intubations, troubleshooting respiratory care equipment, participating in patient care rounds and quality initiatives, and supporting the orientation and training of employees and students. The RRT must follow organizational policies, maintain patient confidentiality, complete required training, and comply with applicable safety, infection-control, regulatory, and risk-management requirements.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age; positions requiring driving require age 21 and a valid driver's license.
Be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Successfully pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen.
Complete an Employee Health meeting before starting employment.
Hold an unencumbered license or certification as applicable.
Graduate from a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)-approved Respiratory Care Program and hold the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
Obtain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.
Obtain Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as an RRT with knowledge and training in general respiratory care and mechanical ventilation.
Experience in pulmonary and cardiac diagnostics.

Responsibilities

Deliver respiratory care procedures in accordance with department policies and procedures.
Maintain accurate and complete documentation of respiratory care procedures and update patient information to reflect current clinical status.
Verify physician orders for respiratory care.
Participate in department in-services, meetings, and patient care rounds.
Communicate changes in workload and patient acuity to the supervisor.
Enter daily services and patient charges, reconcile patient charges, and ensure accuracy in payroll preparation.
Use respiratory care and cardiopulmonary equipment effectively and troubleshoot equipment as necessary.
Manage airways, assist with intubations, and perform suction techniques and artificial airway management.
Assist in orienting and training new employees and students.
Perform arterial blood gas draws, monitor ventilator patients, and interpret clinical changes.
Complete required continuous training and education, including annual education and training.
Follow personal protective equipment, infection-control, safety, regulatory, and risk-management requirements.
Assess patient needs and respiratory status based on age, disease type, and severity for adult, geriatric, neonatal, and pediatric patients.
Provide mechanical ventilation as needed under physician direction.
Maintain professional conduct, effective communication, positive relationships, punctuality, and patient confidentiality.
Contribute to performance improvement and quality initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.