Registered Respiratory Therapist
Company: Intermountain Healthcare
Location: Grand Junction
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:The Respiratory Therapist RRT provides
advanced-level respiratory care to patients designed to diagnose,
evaluate, treat, manage, and control deficiencies or abnormalities
of the cardiopulmonary system within the prescription of the
ordering physician. This position acts as a resource to the CRT
staff. The RRT may be responsible for special clinical projects or
assignments as designated by leadership according to the needs of
the department.To show our commitment to you and to assist with
your transition into our organization, we will also offer up to a
$15,000 bonus and a $5,000 relocation assistance if applicable 1+
experience.We will offer a $5,000 sign-on bonus and $5,000
relocation to those that have 0-12 month's
experience.ScopePerforms, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic
testing procedures according to protocol. Obtain sarterial gases.
Oversees and troubleshoots the operation of equipment for optimal
patient care. Initiates Respiratory Protocol according to
department criteria. Initiates interventions based on the
interpretation of assessments.Administers medications in a timely
and safe manner. Evaluates effect and re-evaluates appropriately
and according to protocol. Ensures that progress of patient is
communicated to staff, physicians and other departments.Maintains
awareness of assigned patients overall condition. Communicates and
shares patient information with the physicians and nurses. Makes
appropriate recommendations for patient care. Recognizes the
educational needs of patients and families in relation to health
promotion and wellness. Teaches patients and families self care
techniques and modalities.Completes documentation according to
departmental standards. Accurately documents productivity
information. Monitors supplies and equipment and notifies
appropriate person when supplies are low, out on loan or broken.
Utilizes time effectively to achieve productivity standard,
including utilizing low census time when patient load does not
support full productivity.Participates in quality and patient
safety initiatives. Identifies potential areas for improvement
including processes that could be streamlined or revised to improve
patient satisfaction. Identifies potential safety hazards that may
create problems for patients and/or staff, and takes appropriate
actions. Participates in departmental meetings, contributing ideas
or feedback.Promotes mission, vision, and values of SCL Health, and
abides by service behavior standards.Performs other duties as
assigned.May be required to float to other departments (within
scope of competency and qualifications) based on business need.May
be required to be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled
shift.Minimum QualificationsRequiredGraduate of AMA approved
program for Respiratory Therapy is requiredCurrent license for
Respiratory Therapy in the state of practice is required Registered
Respiratory Therapist is required Health Care Provider Life Support
certification is required ACLS is required for critical care
Additional may be required for specialty areas (PALS, NALS, etc
)PreferredMembership in national professional organization (AARC,
NBRC) is preferredOne (1) year of acute or critical care experience
is preferredTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be
able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily .The
requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills,
minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.Physical Requirements:Ongoing need for employee to see
and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate
monitors, identify equipment and supplies.- and -Frequent
interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors
that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and
understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly
and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.- and
-Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and
delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes
frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care,
accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.- and
-Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer
patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and
equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and
including heavy items.- and -Need to walk and assist with
transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing
supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and
portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to
navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on
the floor, etc).- and -May be expected to stand in a stationary
position for an extended period of time.Location:St Marys Medical
CenterWork City:Grand JunctionWork State:ColoradoScheduled Weekly
Hours:36The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual
hourly rate dependent upon experience.$24.26 - $43.11We care about
your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide
our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range
of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that
encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and
engaged.Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for
our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers , and for our
Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers our commitment to
diversity, equity, and inclusion .Intermountain Health is an equal
opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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