Job Description:
Registered Respiratory Therapists at Intermountain Healthcare are committed to providing patient centered care while demonstrating our values of Integrity, Trust, Excellence, Accountability, and Mutual Respect. If you are interested in contributing to our mission of helping people live the healthiest lives possible- come join our team!
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Posting Specifics:
- Flat Rate: $60.00/hr
- Shift Details: Variable
- Hours: Full-Time (36 hours)
- Benefit Eligible: No
Internal Travel Program is part of Intermountain Health a nonprofit healthcare organization that focuses on person-centered care. Caregivers who join our Travel Program enjoy assignments at locations throughout the Western Slope of Colorado, Denver Metro and Montana areas. All travel assignments are on 14-week rotations.
Housing Reimbursement: If working 50 miles or greater from your home, housing reimbursable amounts are determined by the assigned site location and receipts are required to be submitted within 30 days of transaction date.
Scope:
Respiratory Therapist responsibilities:
- Perform, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic testing procedures according to protocol. Obtain arterial gases. Oversee and troubleshoot the operation of equipment for optimal patient care. Initiate Respiratory Protocol according to department criteria. Initiate interventions based on the interpretation of assessments.
- Administer medications in a timely and safe manner. Evaluate effect and re-evaluate appropriately and according to protocol. Ensure that progress of patient is communicated to staff, physicians and other departments.
- Maintain awareness of assigned patient’s overall condition. Communicate and share patient information with the physicians and nurses. Make appropriate recommendations for patient care. Recognize the educational needs of patients and families in relation to health promotion and wellness. Teach patients and families self-care techniques and modalities.
- Complete documentation according to departmental standards. Accurately document productivity information. Monitor supplies and equipment and notify appropriate person when supplies are low, out on loan or broken. Utilize time effectively to achieve productivity standard, including utilizing low census time when patient load does not support full productivity.
- Participate in quality and patient safety initiatives. Identify potential areas for improvement including processes that could be streamlined or revised to improve patient satisfaction. Identify potential safety hazards that may create problems for patients and/or staff and take appropriate actions. Participate in departmental meetings, contributing ideas or feedback.
Requirements:
- Graduate of AMA approved program for Respiratory Therapy is required.
- One (1) years of hospital experience including critical care as Therapist is required.
- Current license as a Respiratory Therapist in the state Colorado.
- Ability to obtain Respiratory Therapist License in the state of Montana.
- Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) course completion card is required.
- (ACLS/NRP/PALS as appropriate for unit or service.)
- Registered Respiratory Therapist is required.
- Certification as appropriate for the unit or service is preferred.
Now that you know more about being a Respiratory Therapist on our team we hope you’ll join us. At Intermountain Health you’ll reaffirm every day how much you love this work, and why you were called to it in the first place.
Physical Requirements:
Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.- and -Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.- and -Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.- and -Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.- and -Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).- and -May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
Anticipated job posting close date:
10/07/2024
Location:
Good Samaritan Hospital, Holy Rosary Hospital, Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital, Lutheran Medical Center, Peaks Regional Office, Platte Valley Hospital, Saint Joseph Hospital, St. Mary's Regional Hospital, St James Hospital
Work City:
Broomfield
Work State:
Colorado
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40