Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $2,307 per week in Denver, CO

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Profession: Respiratory Therapist Specialty: - Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum years of experience not specified License: Current license as Registered Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice is required Certifications: Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT), Basic Life Support (BLS) Must-Have: - Respiratory Therapy - Patient Education - Patient Care - Life Support Description: The Respiratory Therapist RRT 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 within the prescription of the ordering physician.

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Profession: Respiratory Therapist Specialty: - Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum years of experience not specified License: Current license as Registered Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice is required Certifications: Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT), Basic Life Support (BLS) Must-Have: - Respiratory Therapy - Patient Education - Patient Care - Life Support Description: The Respiratory Therapist RRT 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 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. Job Responsibilities: Performs, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic testing procedures according to protocol. Obtains arterial gas samples. 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 the effect and re-evaluates appropriately and according to protocol. Ensures that the progress of the 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 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 the 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 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.