Respiratory Therapist
Apply NowCompany: Centura St. Anthony Hospital
Location: Denver, CO 80226
Description:
Details
Client Name
Centura St. Anthony Hospital
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Allied
Profession
Therapy
Specialty
RRT
Job ID
31180979
Job Title
Respiratory Therapist
Weekly Pay
$1988.5
Shift Details
Shift
Day - 8x5 - 08AM
Scheduled Hours
40
Job Order Details
Start Date
04/14/2025
End Date
06/13/2025
Duration
9 Week(s)
Job Description
Job Title: Respiratory Therapist
Job Specialty: Pulmonary
Job Duration: 9-week contract
Shift: 12h day shift, 5x8 Hr
Guaranteed Hours: 40.00
Experience: 1 year of respiratory therapy experience preferred
License: Current state Licensure (RLT) in applicable state of employment. Must have CRT by NBRC.
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Must-Have: Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Education Program, high school diploma/GED required, associate's degree preferred
Job Description:
- Deliver respiratory care procedures to patients in general, acute, critical care, and emergency areas according to departmental policies and procedures.
- Perform therapeutic modalities including patient monitoring, medication delivery, ventilation management, expansion therapy, and bronchial hygiene.
- Conduct diagnostic testing including ABG's, PFT's, EKG's, cardiac, bronchoscopy, and pulse oximetry.
- Assist in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency care by providing airway maintenance and management, and cardiac support.
- Respond to patient needs in a timely, effective manner and provide education and teaching to patients and families.
- Transport patients within the hospital or between facilities.
- Provide on-call coverage outside of standard scheduled hours per departmental or facility policy.
- Develop care plans from thorough assessments via protocol criteria or directed physician orders.
- Document all patient care activities, evaluations, progress notes, and treatment records to meet standards of practice and legal requirements.
- Coordinate and communicate effectively with patients, families, staff, physicians, and other customers concerning respiratory therapy services while maintaining confidentiality.
- Solve technical and interpersonal problems.
- Ensure the proper function of all equipment used and make necessary interventions.
- Anticipate, recognize, and assist others in identifying patient complications related to respiratory care.
- Demonstrate effective time management and proactively prioritize workload and meet productivity requirements.
- Adapt to rapidly changing technologies, policies, regulations, census, and staffing through priority setting and flexibility.
- Participate in personal, professional, and program development by attending department in-services and meetings.
- Assist in training respiratory therapy staff, students, and other hospital personnel.
- Act as a resource for new staff members and co-workers by sharing information and providing education.
Additional Skills: Prior use of electronic medical records (EMR) preferred, and floating may be required to any location within sixty miles of the original assignment location or identified float zone with possible duties outside original assignment requirements.
Client Details
Address
11600 W 2nd Pl
City
Lakewood
State
CO
Zip Code
80228
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Client Name
Centura St. Anthony Hospital
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Allied
Profession
Therapy
Specialty
RRT
Job ID
31180979
Job Title
Respiratory Therapist
Weekly Pay
$1988.5
Shift Details
Shift
Day - 8x5 - 08AM
Scheduled Hours
40
Job Order Details
Start Date
04/14/2025
End Date
06/13/2025
Duration
9 Week(s)
Job Description
Job Title: Respiratory Therapist
Job Specialty: Pulmonary
Job Duration: 9-week contract
Shift: 12h day shift, 5x8 Hr
Guaranteed Hours: 40.00
Experience: 1 year of respiratory therapy experience preferred
License: Current state Licensure (RLT) in applicable state of employment. Must have CRT by NBRC.
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Must-Have: Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Education Program, high school diploma/GED required, associate's degree preferred
Job Description:
- Deliver respiratory care procedures to patients in general, acute, critical care, and emergency areas according to departmental policies and procedures.
- Perform therapeutic modalities including patient monitoring, medication delivery, ventilation management, expansion therapy, and bronchial hygiene.
- Conduct diagnostic testing including ABG's, PFT's, EKG's, cardiac, bronchoscopy, and pulse oximetry.
- Assist in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency care by providing airway maintenance and management, and cardiac support.
- Respond to patient needs in a timely, effective manner and provide education and teaching to patients and families.
- Transport patients within the hospital or between facilities.
- Provide on-call coverage outside of standard scheduled hours per departmental or facility policy.
- Develop care plans from thorough assessments via protocol criteria or directed physician orders.
- Document all patient care activities, evaluations, progress notes, and treatment records to meet standards of practice and legal requirements.
- Coordinate and communicate effectively with patients, families, staff, physicians, and other customers concerning respiratory therapy services while maintaining confidentiality.
- Solve technical and interpersonal problems.
- Ensure the proper function of all equipment used and make necessary interventions.
- Anticipate, recognize, and assist others in identifying patient complications related to respiratory care.
- Demonstrate effective time management and proactively prioritize workload and meet productivity requirements.
- Adapt to rapidly changing technologies, policies, regulations, census, and staffing through priority setting and flexibility.
- Participate in personal, professional, and program development by attending department in-services and meetings.
- Assist in training respiratory therapy staff, students, and other hospital personnel.
- Act as a resource for new staff members and co-workers by sharing information and providing education.
Additional Skills: Prior use of electronic medical records (EMR) preferred, and floating may be required to any location within sixty miles of the original assignment location or identified float zone with possible duties outside original assignment requirements.
Client Details
Address
11600 W 2nd Pl
City
Lakewood
State
CO
Zip Code
80228
Job Board Disclaimer
By applying for jobs on this website, you consent to receive daily messages from CYNET about assignments that match your profile. Email or text HELP for more info, or STOP to unsubscribe.
Your mobile info will not be shared with third parties for marketing. Standard messaging and data rates may apply.