Respiratory Therapist

Opportunity:

Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapist

Job Details:

• Provide comprehensive therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Administer care under the direction of ordering physicians and supervision of the Cardiopulmonary Director
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill in respiratory care for adult, pediatric, and newborn patients
• Maintain working knowledge of Pulmonary Function Studies and administration of testing
• Assist in orientation and training of new clinical staff on respiratory therapy modalities and equipment
• Participate in community education and development initiatives
• Minimum 5 years of newborn/NICU experience required
• Minimum 3 years of experience in acute respiratory care medicine required, including General Floor Care, Emergent Medical and Trauma Stabilization/Treatment, and Newborn Stabilization
• Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics and Pulmonary and Cardiac Rehabilitation experience preferred
• Graduate of an approved and accredited school for Respiratory Care required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications required
• Must be Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care
• Must be licensed to practice respiratory care in the State of Colorado
• Membership in the American Academy of Respiratory Care (AARC) required
• Must have access to a reliable source of transportation as public transportation is not available in the area