Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Canon City, CO

Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of approximately 10–30 treatments per day across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings, serving adult, pediatric, and neonatal patient populations. Operate and manage ventilators (Puritan Bennett 980), CPAP/BiPAP (Hamilton C1), high-flow therapy (AirVo and Vapotherm), and Bubble CPAP (Fisher and Paykel).

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Canon City, CO | Inpatient / Outpatient / Emergency

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Weekend coverage required (Saturday, Sunday, Monday nights) | Holiday coverage required

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of approximately 10–30 treatments per day across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings, serving adult, pediatric, and neonatal patient populations
• Draw arterial blood gases (ABGs) and perform EKGs as part of routine respiratory care duties
• Operate and manage ventilators (Puritan Bennett 980), CPAP/BiPAP (Hamilton C1), high-flow therapy (AirVo and Vapotherm), and Bubble CPAP (Fisher and Paykel)
• Serve as the sole on-site therapist during night shifts, with a second therapist available on call for support
• Participate in on-call coverage approximately 4 days per month with a 1-hour response time requirement
• Complete a department-specific orientation with assigned preceptors; clinicians must be present in-state for the full week of orientation

Required Qualifications

• Active RRT or CRT credential in good standing
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required
• Valid driver's license required (must be submitted at time of application)
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Neonatal experience, specifically with Bubble CPAP and mechanical ventilation
• Prior experience working independently in a low-census or sole-coverage environment
• Familiarity with the respiratory equipment brands utilized at this facility (Puritan Bennett, Hamilton, Fisher and Paykel, AirVo, Vapotherm)

Why Join Us

• Work within a structured department supported by a Respiratory Manager and Lead Therapist, with hospitalist coverage in-house during your shift
• Gain diverse clinical experience across adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations in a multi-setting environment