Denverhealth
Sr Respiratory Therapist (Nights)
Main Campus - Pavilion A - 777 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 · Senior · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$33k-$50kDetected 6 days ago
Public HealthPharmacovigilanceCommunicationMentoring
About the role
- Under general supervision, administers safe and competent respiratory care as ordered by a physician, with emphasis in critical care areas.
- Understands ramifications of hemodynamic monitoring, arterial blood gas analysis, and other complex physiologic data.
- Assist physician with endotracheal intubation.
Responsibilities
- Initiates, maintains, monitors and document mechanical ventilator support.
- Maintains accurate and complete documentation of all Respiratory Care procedures per department and hospital standards.
- Maintains and follows all infection control practices per department and hospital standards.
- Provides noninvasive ventilator support to intubated and non-intubated patients.
- Effectively discusses advanced respiratory pathophysiology with physicians, able to implement changes based on patient condition. (35%)
- ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association
- PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association
Requirements
- Associate's 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
- National Board for Respiratory Care required
- Department of Regulatory Agencies required
- American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
- Registered Respiratory Therapist - RRT - NBRC - National Board for Respiratory Care required
- RTL-Respiratory Therapy License - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies required
- BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
Skills
- 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
- Has the skill to properly use ventilators, monitoring equipment, oxygen-respiratory equipment and other clinic tools.
- Proficient in MS Office.
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Compensation
- Respiratory Therapists are eligible for highly competitive shift differentials, and advancement ability through a career ladder with additional compensation.
Benefits
- At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community.
- When you join Denver Health, you're joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.
- Here is a small list of our benefit programs:
- Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
- 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
- Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
- Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
- Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
- Tuition reimbursement & assistance
- Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
- National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
- About Denver Health
- Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
Equal opportunity
- equal opportunity employer (EOE).
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