Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Unit Information

Location: Lone Tree, CO

• Number of Beds: 240
• Number of Staff: 15 Respiratory Therapy staff
• Day Shift Minimum Staffing: 3
• Night Shift Minimum Staffing: 3
• Patient Ratios: Average 30-40 patients per shift
• Type of Equipment: Hamilton G5
• Electronic Medical Record System: Meditech

Job Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory treatments and therapies.
• Set up and manage ventilators.
• Assist with intubation procedures.
• Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis.
• Educate patients and staff on respiratory therapy.
• Provide care in various units including Emergency Department, Pediatrics, ICU, NICU, and Med-Surg.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Minimum of 6 months current acute care hospital RRT experience.
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS.
• CRT or NBRC credentialed.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Meditech electronic medical records.
• Experience in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).
• Experience in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Personality Fit

• A collaborative team player.

Additional Information

• Flexible scheduling options available.
• The role of Respiratory Therapy is critical in both NICU and ICU, focusing on therapy and ventilator liberation.
• Autonomy is encouraged in clinical decision-making.