This position is eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus!
SALARY INFORMATION :
$26.65 - $40.00 Dependent on Experience
Additional $3.00 an hour for shifts worked after 7:00pm during weekdays
$10,000 Bonus (If Eligible)
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a graduate of an approved course of respiratory care.
- Certified Respiratory Therapists and Registered Respiratory Therapists may be considered.
- Must have current licensure with the State of Colorado.
- Must have current BLS certification and must maintain current status throughout employment.
- ACLS and PALS certifications must be obtained within six months of employment and maintained throughout employment.
- Minimum of two years’ experience as a practicing Respiratory Therapist preferred.
BASIC FUNCTION: Works as a member of a team of physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide specialized patient care who focus on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of respiratory disorders. They play a vital role in helping patients with breathing difficulties improve their lung function, manage their symptoms, and enhance their overall quality of life.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Sets up and operates a variety of devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems and aerosol generators.
- Follows specified parameters of treatment when providing patient care and operating devices/equipment.
- Reads prescriptions, measures arterial blood gases and reviews patient information to assess patient condition.
- Determines requirements for treatment such as type, method and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken and appropriate medications and dosages.
- These determinations are to be compatible with physicians’ orders. Monitors patient physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Consults with physician if adverse reactions occur.
- Provides emergency respiratory care as needed including artificial respiration, external cardiac massage and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Conducts electrocardiograms.
- Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
- Performs a variety of tasks and other duties as assigned.
BENEFITS:
This position offers competitive pay, being part of a very cohesive & supportive team, and year round recreation with everything the outdoor enthusiast can imagine. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Medical, with prescription drug coverage
- Vision and dental insurance
- Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- PTO accrual from day one
- Extended illness benefits/time off
- 457 retirement plan with match
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability, employee assistant programs, AFLAC, identity theft protection and pet insurance.
OUR MISSION:
To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
OUR VISION:
To be our communities’ first choice in quality healthcare.
Location: Grand River Health · Cardiopulmonary Services
Schedule: Full Time, Nights
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.65 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person