Allied - RRT

RRT Position in Craig, Colorado

Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a RRT for a permanent assignment in Craig, Colorado. The schedule is 7:00PM - 7:00AM x 4.

Responsibilities for a RRT include:

• Administer safe and competent respiratory care as ordered by the physician, with emphasis in specialty areas including Emergency, Neonatal, Pediatric, Geriatric, and Critical Care
• Monitor mechanical ventilation and initiate appropriate clinical changes by interpreting flow volumes and pressure volume curves
• Administer respiratory medications and perform patient assessments
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of all Respiratory Care procedures per department policy
• Verify physician orders for Respiratory Care and accurately prepare and receive reports
• Update and complete patient information to reflect current clinical status
• Attend and participate in department in-services, meetings, patient care rounds, and mandatory meetings
• Keep supervisor apprised of changes in workload and patient acuity
• Perform data entry of all daily services and charges provided to patients
• Demonstrate excellent working knowledge of Respiratory Care instruments and equipment, including troubleshooting and problem resolution
• Perform effective airway management including bag/mask ventilation and assist physicians with intubation
• Demonstrate safe and appropriate suction techniques and use of artificial airways
• Assist in orientation and training of new employees, respiratory and nursing students
• Perform arterial blood gas draws
• Initiate, maintain, and monitor ventilator patients
• Complete required continuous training and education including department-specific requirements
• Comply with established personal protective equipment requirements
• Perform patient charge reconciliation and verify accuracy and timely submission of time for payroll preparation
• Translate medication into neonatal and pediatric doses using proper equipment and procedures
• Assess adult and geriatric patients for special needs utilizing proper equipment and procedures
• Fully assess patient respiratory status and make recommendations for appropriate therapeutic interventions
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality at all times
• Actively contribute to performance improvement and continuous quality initiatives
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements including departmental, state, and federal standards
• Follow all infection control, safety, and risk management procedures
• Maintain current BLS certification and obtain Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Benefits for a RRT include:

• Salary: $30.75 - $46.13
• Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team
• Referral Bonus up to $1,500

Astrya Global Medical Staffing offers 10+ years of staffing experience, 100% domestic support, and is certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.