Sr Registered Respiratory Therapist (Full Time, Nights)

Denver Health • Denver, CO

92d • $30 - $47

About The Position

We are recruiting for a motivated Sr Registered Respiratory Therapist (Full Time, Nights) to join our team! We are here for life’s journey. Where is your life journey taking you? Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all: Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health. The Respiratory Therapy department provides protocolized therapist driven care in our Level I Trauma Center, Severe Acuity Medical Cardiac ICU, Level 3B Neonatal ICU, Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, Emergency Rooms and tertiary centers of Denver Health. Patients come from throughout the region to be cared for in our hospital. The RT department is equipped with all the necessities, technology, and emergency equipment for providing the full spectrum of care to the most critically ill and injured patients. Our patient population consists of the critically ill of all ages. The ECLS/ECMO program is staffed only by trained RTs. Our RT to patient ratios consistently allow for comprehensive care averaging 1:6 RT to ventilator. *Respiratory Therapists are eligible for highly competitive shift differentials, and advancement ability through a career ladder with additional compensation. Full time and PRN/ Intermittent opportunities available.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree from an AMA approved School for Registration in Respiratory Care.
• Passing score on the NBRC examination for Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at the time of application required.
• 1-3 years experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist - RRT - NBRC - National Board for Respiratory Care required.
• RCP-Respiratory Care Practitioner License - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies required.
• ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association.
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association.
• PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association.
• NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Program - AHA - American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Respiratory Care standards and guidelines used to perform essential functions of the job.
• Excellent working knowledge of Respiratory Care instruments and equipment.
• Excellent communication skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, hospital staff and coworkers.
• Proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Administers safe and competent respiratory care as ordered by a physician, with emphasis in critical care areas.
• Monitors mechanical ventilation, administers medications and performs patient assessment.
• Initiates, maintains, monitors and documents mechanical ventilator support.
• Performs effective airway management to include bag/mask ventilation.
• Assists physician with endotracheal intubation.
• Demonstrates safe and appropriate suction techniques and use of artificial airways.
• Initiates and performs CPR.
• Primarily responsible for airway management during emergent situations.
• Performs arterial blood gas analysis in accordance with CLIA and CAP regulations.
• Evaluates chest x-ray for endotracheal tube placement and other conditions for optimizing delivery of Respiratory Care.
• Administers oxygen through a variety of oxygen delivery devices.
• Delivers aerosol therapy including small volume nebulizers and large volume nebulizers.
• Performs pulmonary hygiene therapy.
• Provides noninvasive ventilator support to intubated and non-intubated patients.
• Assists with in-house transport of patients.
• Maintains accurate and complete documentation of all Respiratory Care procedures per department and hospital standards.
• Verifies and completes Respiratory Care physician’s orders.
• Receives and gives accurate and complete handoff report.
• Updates and completes patient information for handoff report to reflect patient’s current clinical status.
• Provides timely and accurate update information to the providers and other hospital personnel.
• Makes recommendations for changes or modification of patient therapy by contacting provider.
• Assists with delivery of supplies, and assures adequate supply of respiratory therapy equipment in work area.
• Assists with the cleaning, setup, and testing of respiratory equipment.
• Assists in the delivery of compressed gas cylinders.
• Provides assistance in arranging for discharges as requested.
• Maintains and follows all infection control practices per department and hospital standards.
• Complies with all departmental and hospital guidelines, policies, and written expectations.
• Reports observed adverse changes in a patient’s condition and/or treatment plan to a member of the medical or nursing staff.
• Maintains competencies, credentials, certifications, certified education credits and education as directed by the department.

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year.
• Immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%.
• Generous medical plans.
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation).
• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes.
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more.
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance.
• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching.
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer + free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program.
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree