Respiratory Therapy Assistant, PRN

Community Hospital•Grand Junction, CO

2d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Respiratory Therapist Assistant Responsibilities: Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent. Basic understanding of EKG BLS required upon hire. Responsibilities: Assist in patient care as directed. Monitor vital signs: Track and record patient vital signs, such as heart rate, respiratory rate, and oxygen levels. Prepare and maintain equipment: Clean, disinfect, and prepare respiratory equipment (ex. Home sleep study equipment) for use in patient care. Transport patients: Move patients to and from different areas of the hospital, ensuring they are comfortable and safe. Assist with diagnostic tests: Help in the setup and administration of diagnostic tests (e.g., HST, event monitors, EKGs, Noc Ox’s), and record results for the provider's review. Educate patients: Provide basic instructions to patients and families on how to use HST and Noc Ox's. Documentation and Billing: Prepares reports for physicians; processes and distributes reports to proper physicians. Maintain a clean and safe environment: Ensure that all stocking, cleaning equipment, and respiratory equipment is maintained in good working order, and follow infection control and safety protocols. Emergency support: Assist in emergency situations, such as performing CPR. Other duties as assigned. Compensation: $18.00 - $20.70 per hour, depending on education and experience. Discretionary bonuses, relocation expenses, merit increase, market adjustments, recognition bonuses, and other forms of discretionary compensation may be available. Additional Information: Relocation: Must relocate to Grand Junction, CO 81505 before starting work. Work Location: In-person/onsite Application Deadline: Posting will remain open until January 31, 2026 Be Extraordinary. Join Us Today!

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Basic understanding of EKG
BLS required upon hire.
Must relocate to Grand Junction, CO 81505 before starting work.

Responsibilities

Assist in patient care as directed.
Monitor vital signs: Track and record patient vital signs, such as heart rate, respiratory rate, and oxygen levels.
Prepare and maintain equipment: Clean, disinfect, and prepare respiratory equipment (ex. Home sleep study equipment) for use in patient care.
Transport patients: Move patients to and from different areas of the hospital, ensuring they are comfortable and safe.
Assist with diagnostic tests: Help in the setup and administration of diagnostic tests (e.g., HST, event monitors, EKGs, Noc Ox’s), and record results for the provider's review.
Educate patients: Provide basic instructions to patients and families on how to use HST and Noc Ox's.
Prepares reports for physicians; processes and distributes reports to proper physicians.
Maintain a clean and safe environment: Ensure that all stocking, cleaning equipment, and respiratory equipment is maintained in good working order, and follow infection control and safety protocols.
Assist in emergency situations, such as performing CPR.
Other duties as assigned.