RRT Internal Traveler

Registered Respiratory Therapist Internal Traveler

Boulder Community Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist Internal Traveler who will initiate and perform basic and advanced respiratory care techniques and, with knowledge, sets up, operates and maintains various types of respiratory care equipment utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and/or illness. An RRT provides consultation and technical assistance to physicians, nursing personnel and other clinical personnel regarding respiratory care treatments, procedures and ventilator management.

Contracts are 13 weeks. External applications accepted. New hires cannot be ex-BCH employees within 6 months. Every other weekend required. Benefits include 403(b) retirement plan, education assistance program, staff support initiatives such as sound baths, meditation, massages, and Reiki, free one-on-one retirement planning sessions, and an employee assistance program offering 8 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your family.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program
• Colorado State License for Respiratory Therapist
• Requires RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) with initial certification from NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care) verified
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required through the American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required through the American Heart Association
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) required
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) required
• One year of respiratory therapy experience within hospital setting required.

Responsibilities:

• Performs physician or licensed independent provider prescribed therapeutic or prophylactic respiratory care modalities such as medications, aerosol therapy, intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB), chest physical therapy (percussion, postural drainage, suctioning), incentive spirometry, oxygen therapy, and others according to developed policies, procedures, and standards.
• Sets up, operates, and monitors ventilators under the direction of a physician or other license provider.
• The respiratory therapist assists the physician with intubation but does not perform independently.
• Assists with ventilation during cardiopulmonary resuscitation but does not perform intubation.
• Performs pulmonary function studies, ear oximetries, EKGs and initial orders within shift ordered, immediately on STAT orders. (After certified, draws arterial blood gas samples when necessary.)
• Writes telephone or verbal physician orders onto the patients chart.

About Boulder Community Health and Boulder, Colorado:

Boulder Community Health (BCH) is a not-for-profit healthcare organization based in Boulder, Colorado, serving the Boulder County community. Our flagship facility, Boulder Community Hospital, along with several other locations, provides comprehensive care, including acute care, emergency services, psychiatric care, and outpatient services. BCH offers a wide range of specialties, including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, maternity, and mental health care, with a strong emphasis on patient-centered, high-quality care. We are dedicated to improving community health through advanced medical technology, evidence-based practices, wellness programs, and community outreach initiatives. BCH maintains strong partnerships with local physicians and supports public health efforts to promote healthy lifestyles and address health disparities. As a Certified Level II Trauma Center, Boulder Community Hospital provides expert emergency care for serious and complex injuries while delivering comprehensive services across the full continuum of care.