Job Title
Respiratory Therapist
Location
Glenwood Springs, CO | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | Three 12-hour night shifts per week with rotating call and weekends
Key Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory care and diagnostic procedures for cardiopulmonary patients across all ages and all levels of acuity
- Deliver care in critical care settings, including Level 2 NICU
- Operate and manage ventilators for critically ill patients
- Provide neonatal and pediatric respiratory therapy services
- Participate in rotating call and weekend coverage as scheduled
Required Qualifications
- Completion of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program as required by license
- Valid Colorado Registered Respiratory Therapist license (DORA) in good standing
- NBRC RRT certification required — CRT candidates will not be considered
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP — all four required
- Minimum 5 years of Respiratory Therapy experience
- Must have neonatal and pediatric experience, including Level 2 NICU
- Must have excellent critical care and ventilator skills and experience
- Prior travel assignment experience required — this position will not be considered for a first travel assignment
- Flu vaccination required (mandatory, no declinations accepted) — required October 1st through April 1st
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience working in high-acuity hospital environments with diverse patient populations
- Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly in fast-paced, multi-specialty clinical settings
Why Join Us
- Traveler housing may be available nearby on a contract basis, offering a convenient and fully furnished option for the duration of your assignment
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment serving patients across all ages and acuity levels, including a Level 2 NICU