CO- Respiratory Therapist- Nights

Vail, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Summary (Bullet/ List Format):

- Position: Respiratory Therapist
- Facility: Vail Hospital
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Shift/Schedule: Nights (11pm-7:30am) 3x12s Guaranteed 32 hours/week
- Start Date: ASAP

Key Responsibilities:
- Provide direct patient care on patient care floors and participate in daily operational activities.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards.
- Train educate and coordinate education for current and new staff in the Respiratory Service Area.
- Maintain collaborative communication with patients families physicians and healthcare team members.
- After competency validation perform diagnostic cardiology and respiratory procedures (EKG Holter monitor EEG Pulmonary Function Testing Peak Flows Pulse Oximetry stress tests etc.).
- Draw and analyze Arterial Blood Gasses maintain and troubleshoot analyzer and act as resource for interpretation per regulations.
- Attend Trauma Code Blue and Rapid Response emergencies; assist with airway management.
- Provide and receive feedback for ongoing performance improvement.
- Identify and resolve clinical and interdepartmental problems/conflicts.
- Serve as a role model for Just Culture and Vail Health values.
- Perform additional duties as assigned; maintain HIPAA compliance.

Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years acute care hospital experience (Joint Commission accredited).
- Experience with neonatal and pediatric critical care preferred.
- Must possess or obtain Colorado Respiratory Therapist license.
- Required certifications: Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) BLS (AHA) ACLS NRP PALS.
- Computer proficiency and ability to complete online job-related requirements within 90 days.
- Proficient in English (reading writing speaking).

Physical Demands:
- Sitting (20%) standing (30%) walking (20%) squatting/bending/twisting/lifting/reaching above shoulder (5-10% each).
- Frequent lifting up to 20 lbs; occasional lifting up to 35 lbs.
- Exposure to healthcare environment hazards (e.g. radiation chemicals biological hazards noise stress).

Patient Populations:
- Care for all age groups: neonatal pediatric adolescent adult middle-aged geriatric.

Other:
- Must demonstrate strong communication teamwork and stress management skills.
- Must maintain all required licensure/certifications throughout employment.
- Patient care role requiring promptness and reliability.

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Job Summary (Bullet/ List Format): - Position: Respiratory Therapist - Facility: Vail Hospital - Assignment Length: 13 weeks - Shift/Schedule: Nights (11pm-7:30am) 3x12s Guaranteed 32 hours/week - Start Date: ASAP Key Responsibilities: - Provide direct patient care on patient care floors and parti...