Respiratory Therapist Job in Craig, CO

Memorial Regional Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for night shift work in Craig, Colorado. This is a 91-day travel position beginning July 6, 2026, with a weekly pay of $2,774.

Your Responsibilities

• Administer safe and competent respiratory care as ordered by physicians
• Monitor mechanical ventilation and administer medications
• Perform patient assessments and understand hemodynamic monitoring implications
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of all respiratory care procedures
• Verify respiratory care physician orders and provide accurate patient reports
• Perform effective airway management including bag/mask ventilation and suction techniques
• Assist with intubation procedures and artificial airways management
• Perform arterial blood gas draws
• Initiate, maintain, and monitor ventilator patients
• Interpret flow volumes and pressure volume curves for clinical changes
• Specialize in emergency, neonatal, pediatric, geriatric, and critical care areas
• Translate medications into appropriate neonatal and pediatric doses
• Assess geriatric patients for special needs and age-appropriate care
• Attend department in-services, meetings, patient care rounds, and mandatory hospital meetings
• Demonstrate excellent working knowledge of respiratory care instruments and equipment
• Comply with personal protective equipment requirements and facility dress code policies

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of COARC-approved Respiratory Care Program with CRT credential
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire
• NRP certification required within 6 months of hire
• At least one year respiratory experience in hospital setting
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred