Respiratory Therapist

Details

Client Name
Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Allied

Profession
Therapy

Specialty
RRT

Job ID
35467973

Job Title
Respiratory Therapist

Weekly Pay
$2319.0


Shift Details

Shift
Night - 12x3 - 07PM

Scheduled Hours
36


Job Order Details

Start Date
06/22/2026

End Date
09/19/2026

Duration
13 Week(s)


Job Description
Job Title: Respiratory Therapist
Profession: Respiratory Therapy
Specialty: -
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: 1+ years of experience
License: Current license as Registered Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice is required.
Certifications: Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT), Basic Life Support (BLS).


Must-Have:
- Graduate of an NBRC approved Respiratory Therapist program is required.
- Respiratory therapy experience.
- Patient education skills.
- Patient care delivery skills.
- Life support knowledge.
- Care planning abilities.


Description:
The Respiratory Therapist provides advanced-level respiratory care to patients designed to diagnose, evaluate, treat, manage, and control deficiencies and/or abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system within the prescription of the ordering physician.
This position acts as a resource to staff.
The Therapist may be responsible for special clinical projects or assignments as designated by leadership according to the needs of the department.
Performs, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic testing procedures according to protocol.
Obtains arterial gases.
Oversees and troubleshoots the operation of equipment for optimal patient care.
Initiates respiratory protocols according to departmental criteria.
Initiates interventions based on the interpretation of assessments.
Administers medications in a timely and safe manner.
Evaluates effects and re-evaluates appropriately and according to protocol.
Ensures that the progress of patients is communicated to staff, physicians, and other departments.
Maintains awareness of assigned patients' overall condition.
Communicates and shares patient information with the physicians and nurses.
Makes appropriate recommendations for patient care.
Recognizes the educational needs of patients and families in relation to health promotion and wellness.
Teaches patients and families self-care techniques and modalities.
Completes documentation according to departmental standards.
Accurately documents productivity information.
Monitors supplies and equipment and notifies the appropriate person when supplies are low, out on loan, or broken.
Utilizes time effectively to achieve productivity standard, including utilizing low census time when patient load does not support full productivity.
Participates in quality and patient safety initiatives.
Identifies potential areas for improvement including processes that could be streamlined or revised to improve patient satisfaction.
Identifies potential safety hazards that may create problems for patients and/or staff and takes appropriate actions.
Participates in departmental meetings, contributing ideas or feedback.
Promotes the profession of respiratory care and acts as a resource, consultant, and mentor to staff within the department and patient care areas through the development of others.
Participates in quality improvement and research activities as part of the respiratory care team to guide the development of standards of patient care.
May be required to float to other departments based on business need.
May be required to be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift.
Performs other duties as assigned.


Client Details

Address
12911 W 40th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80401

City
Golden

State
CO

Zip Code
80401


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