Travel RRT - $2,038 per week in Grand Junction, CO
Company: Cynet Health
Location: Grand Junction
Posted on: June 25, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Profession: Respiratory Therapy
Specialty: - Duration: 13 Shift: Day 12 Hours per Shift: 8
Experience: Minimum Years of Experience: - License: Current license
as Registered Respiratory Therapy in the state of practice is
required. Certifications: Registered by the National Board for
Respiratory Care (RRT). Basic Life Support (BLS). Must-Have: -
Description: The Respiratory Therapist RRT provides advanced-level
respiratory care to patients. This role is designed to diagnose,
evaluate, treat, manage, and control deficiencies and/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. Performs, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic
testing procedures according to protocol. Obtains arterial gases.
Oversees and troubleshoots the operation of equipment for optimal
patient care. Initiates Respiratory Protocol according to
departmental 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 the progress of patients is
communicated to staff, physicians, and other departments. Maintains
awareness of the overall condition of assigned patients.
Communicates and shares patient information with 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 the appropriate person when supplies are low, out on
loan, or broken. Utilizes time effectively to achieve productivity
standards, 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 the profession
of Respiratory Care and acts as a resource, consultant, and mentor
to staff within the department and patient care areas through the
development of others. Participates in quality improvement and
research activities as part of the Respiratory Care Team to guide
the development of standards of patient care. May be required to
float to other departments based on business needs. May be required
to be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift. Performs
other duties as assigned.
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