Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job Position:Registered Respiratory Therapist

Location: Thornton, CO

Duration: Direct Hire

Shift:Full-time Days

Position Summary:

• The RRT will provide services, timely and efficiently, at appropriate levels to all patients and in all settings served by the department.
• The RRT will perform tasks and duties as outlined in the Respiratory Care Departments Policy and Procedure Manual and will maintain clinical competencies through participation in educational and orientation programs.
• The RRT should also be able to provide advanced clinical expertise and education to departmental staff members and other members of the healthcare team.

Qualifications:
Position Requirements:

• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current licensure in the State of Colorado as a Registered Respiratory Therapist; Registration – National Board for Respiratory Care; BLS, ACLS through AHA or ARC upon hire. PALS, NRP within 3 months of hire. Will accept pending licensure.
• Education: Graduate of an Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program. Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy (graduate of AMA accredited RT Program).
• Experience: One year experience in acute care preferred. Willing to consider New Grads! Critical Care/ICU and NICU/PICU experience is highly preferred.
• Special Qualifications: Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other health care team members.
• Ability to work with others within a team to ensure quality patient