Sr Respiratory Therapist PRN Intermittent

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*Respiratory Therapists are eligible for highly competitive shift differentials and advancement ability through a career ladder with additional compensation.

Job Summary

Under general supervision administers safe and competent respiratory care as ordered by a physician with emphasis in critical care areas. Monitors mechanical ventilation administers medications and performs patient assessment. Understands ramifications of hemodynamic monitoring arterial blood gas analysis and other complex physiologic data.


Essential Functions:

• Initiates maintains monitors and document mechanical ventilator support.
  Performs effective airway management to include bag/mask ventilation. Assist physician with endotracheal intubation.
  Demonstrates safe and appropriate suction techniques and use of artificial airways.
  Initiates and performs CPR. Primarily responsible for airway management during emergent situations.
  Performs arterial blood gas analysis in accordance with CLIA and CAP regulations.
  Evaluates chest x-ray for endotracheal tube placement and other conditions for optimizing delivery of Respiratory Care.
  Administers oxygen through a variety of oxygen delivery devices.
  Delivers aerosol therapy including small volume nebulizers and large volume nebulizers.
  Performs pulmonary hygiene therapy.
  Provides noninvasive ventilator support to intubated and non-intubated patients.
  Assists with in-house transport of patients.
  Effectively discusses advanced respiratory pathophysiology with physicians able to implement changes based on patient condition. (35%)
• Maintains accurate and complete documentation of all Respiratory Care procedures per department and hospital standards.
  Verifies and completes Respiratory Care physicians orders.
  Receives and gives accurate and complete handoff report.
  Updates and completes patient information for handoff report to reflect patients current clinical status. Be prepared to receive/give report at specified times.
  Provides timely and accurate update information to the providers and other hospital personnel. Make recommendations for changes or modification of patient therapy by contacting provider.
  Assists with delivery of supplies and assures adequate supply of respiratory therapy equipment in work area.
  Assists with the cleaning setup and testing of respiratory equipment.
  Assists in the delivery of compressed gas cylinders.
  Provides assistance in arranging for discharges as requested.
  (35%)
• Maintains and follows all infection control practices per department and hospital standards.
  Complies with all departmental and hospital guidelines policies and written expectations.
  Reports observed adverse changes in a patients condition and/or treatment plan to a member of the medical or nursing staff.
  Maintains competencies credentials certifications certified education credits and education as directed by the department. (30%)

Education:

• Associates Degree Graduation from an AMA approved School for Registration in Respiratory Care passing score on the NBRC examination for Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at the time of application required

Work Experience:

• 1-3 years experience as a Respiratory Therapist.

Licenses:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist - RRT - NBRC - National Board for Respiratory Care required
• RCP-Respiratory Care Practitioner License - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies required
• ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association
• PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association
• NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Program - AHA - American Heart Association

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Respiratory Care standards and guidelines used to perform essential functions of the job.
• Excellent working knowledge of Respiratory Care instruments and equipment
• Understand and institute advanced invasive or non-invasive modes of ventilation as ordered by physician or per protocol
• Excellent communication skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients hospital staff and coworkers.
• Has the skill to properly use ventilators monitoring equipment oxygen-respiratory equipment and other clinic tools.
• Ability to deliver medical gases set up and maintain the device and ensure appropriate humidification levels.
• Proficient in MS Office.

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Benefits

• Social security replacement retirement plan with employer contribution of 3%

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Community resource navigation support

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands travel and more

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center a 555-bed acute care medical center Denvers 911 emergency medical response system 10 family health centers 19 school-based health centers Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety a Public Health Institute an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorados primary and essential safety-net institution Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable serving as a pillar for community needs and caring for more than 185000 individuals and 67000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.