Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $2,272 per week in Grand Junction, CO

Company: Cynet Health
Location: Grand Junction
Posted on: April 4, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Respiratory Therapist Location: Grand Junction, CO Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,272 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 4/12/2026 About the Position Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Profession: Respiratory Therapist Specialty: - Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: 1 years of experience License: Current license as Registered Respiratory Therapist Certifications: Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT), Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Must-Have: Respiratory Therapy, Patient Education, Patient Care, Critical Thinking, Documentation, Quality Improvement Description: The Respiratory Therapist provides advanced-level respiratory care to patients. This care is designed to diagnose, evaluate, treat, manage, and control deficiencies and/or abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system. The position acts as a resource to the staff and may be responsible for special clinical projects or assignments as designated by leadership according to the needs of the department. Responsibilities include performing, interpreting, and evaluating diagnostic testing procedures according to protocol. Obtaining arterial gases is part of the role. Overseeing and troubleshooting the operation of equipment for optimal patient care is essential. Initiating Respiratory Protocol according to department criteria and initiating interventions based on the interpretation of assessments is expected. Administering medications in a timely and safe manner is crucial. Evaluating effects and re-evaluating appropriately according to protocol is required. Ensuring that the progress of patients is communicated to staff, physicians, and other departments is vital. Maintaining awareness of assigned patients' overall conditions and communicating patient information with physicians and nurses is necessary. Making appropriate recommendations for patient care based on assessments is part of the role. Recognizing the educational needs of patients and families in relation to health promotion and wellness is important. Teaching patients and families self-care techniques and modalities is also a responsibility. Completing documentation according to departmental standards and accurately documenting productivity information is required. Monitoring supplies and equipment and notifying appropriate personnel when supplies are low or broken is necessary. Utilizing time effectively to achieve productivity standards, including utilizing low census time, is part of the expectations. Participating in quality and patient safety initiatives is essential. Identifying potential areas for improvement, including processes that could be streamlined or revised to improve patient satisfaction, is encouraged. Identifying potential safety hazards that may create problems for patients and/or staff and taking appropriate actions is part of the role. Participating in departmental meetings by contributing ideas or feedback is important. Promoting the profession of Respiratory Care and acting as a resource, consultant, and mentor to staff is expected. Participating in quality improvement and research activities to guide the development of standards of patient care is essential. Floating to other departments based on business needs may be required. Being placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift may also be necessary. Performing other duties as assigned is part of the job. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS PALS - AHA Skills Checklist Specialty Exam

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