Job: Respiratory Therapist RRT (Respiratory Care) - Respiratory Therapy

Department: Respiratory Therapy

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Varies

Hours: Variable

Salary: 19.60-28.66


Job Details:
Associate's Degree
St. Mary's Hospital is seeking a FT Respiratory Therapist. Please review the job description and requirements below prior to applying.Job Duties and Responsibilities:Administers respiratory medications and respiratory therapy as ordered by physician, to patients of all age groups. Consider all available options, makes appropriate age specific (neo, peds, adolescent, adult, geriatric) recommendations. Takes needed action and evaluates outcomes.Explains procedures to patients thoroughly. Provides assistance when necessary. Monitors patient' comfort and alleviates anxiety during procedures.Assures delivery of quality respiratory therapy services.Is available for consultation with medical, nursing and administrative staff.Completes patient driven protocol evaluations within the standards and time lines set forth by the Respiratory Therapy assessment protocol.Applies and monitors invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilatory support.Recognizes and reports changes in patient condition to appropriate patient care personnel including physicians, co-workers & nursing staff.Communicates all pertinent information regarding patient's progress and needs to the appropriate hospital staff. Completes accurate and timely documentation of all patient care delivered with all required information including patient condition and response following departmental standards.Considers time, supplies and support required from other individuals and departments in setting up work plans and completing duties.Identifies patient needs for education and provides patient teaching through clear and tactful communication with patients and their caregivers. Assembles equipment, performs verification tests and appropriately documents equipment readiness and work accomplished. Regularly updates knowledge of techniques, guidelines and regulations.Assists others in developing job skills and enhancing performance.Assigns daily detailed shift work assignments with consideration for staff ability, patient need and department requirements.Maintains consistent and quality work flow for department processes in the absence of supervision.Maintains close communication with management and peer charge therapists regarding quality issues within the department (including patient needs, staff ability, equipment needs etc. pertinent to the shift.)Develops and enhances job knowledge and models leadership behaviors. Job

Requirements: Education: Two years of training with an Associates Degree from an Accredited RRT program Experience: More than 1 year related experienceLicense / Certification / Registration: Current Colorado RRT License requiredWorking Environment: Works in a well lit, heated and ventilated area. Position requires considerable mobility throughout the facilities. Potential exposure to routine, communicable diseases through regular contact with employees and the public at large.