We are recruiting for a Sr Respiratory Therapist (Nights) to join our team!

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　　DepartmentRespiratory Therapy

　　The Respiratory Therapy department provides protocolized therapist driven carein our Level I Trauma Center, Severe Acuity Medical Cardiac ICU, Level 3BNeonatal ICU, Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, Emergency Rooms andtertiary centers of Denver Health. Patients come from throughout the region tobe cared for in our hospital. The RT department is equipped with all thenecessities, technology, and emergency equipment for providing the fullspectrum of care to the most critically ill and injured patients. Our patientpopulation consists of the critically ill of all ages. The ECLS/ECMO programis staffed only by trained RTs. Our RT to patient ratios consistently allowfor comprehensive are averaging 1:6 RT to ventilator.

　　Job Summary

　　Under general supervision, administers safe and competent respiratory careas ordered by a physician, with emphasis in critical care areas. Monitorsmechanical ventilation, administers medications and performs patientassessment. Understands ramifications of hemodynamic monitoring, arterialblood gas analysis, and other complex physiologic data.

　　Essential Functions:

　　Initiates, maintains, monitors and document mechanical ventilator support.Performs effective airway management to include bag/mask ventilation. Assistphysician with endotracheal intubation.Demonstrates safe and appropriate suction techniques and use of artificialairways.Initiates and performs CPR. Primarily responsible for airway management duringemergent situations.Performs arterial blood gas analysis in accordance with CLIA and CAPregulations.Evaluates chest x-ray for endotracheal tube placement and other conditions foroptimizing delivery of Respiratory Care.Administers oxygen through a variety of oxygen delivery devices.Delivers aerosol therapy including small volume nebulizers and large volumenebulizers.Performs pulmonary hygiene therapy.Provides noninvasive ventilator support to intubated and non-intubatedpatients.Assists with in-house transport of patients.Effectively discusses advanced respiratory pathophysiology with physicians,able to implement changes based on patient condition. (35%)Maintains accurate and complete documentation of all Respiratory Careprocedures per department and hospital standards.Verifies and completes Respiratory Care physician's orders.Receives and gives accurate and complete handoff report.Updates and completes patient information for handoff report to reflectpatient's current clinical status. Be prepared to receive/give report atspecified times.Provides timely and accurate update information to the providers and otherhospital personnel. Make recommendations for changes or modification ofpatient therapy by contacting provider.Assists with delivery of supplies, and assures adequate supply ofrespiratory therapy equipment in work area.Assists with the cleaning, setup, and testing of respiratory equipment.Assists in the delivery of compressed gas cylinders.Provides assistance in arranging for discharges as requested.(35%)Maintains and follows all infection control practices per department andhospital standards.Complies with all departmental and hospital guidelines, policies, andwritten expectations.Reports observed adverse changes in a patient's condition and/or treatmentplan to a member of the medical or nursing staff.Maintains competencies, credentials, certifications, certified educationcredits and education as directed by the department. (30%)

　　Education:Associate's Degree Graduation from an AMA approved School for Re istrationin Respiratory Care, passing score on the NBRC examination for RegisteredRespiratory Therapist (RRT) at the time of application required.

　　Work Experience:1-3 years experience as a Respiratory Therapist.

　　Licenses:Registered Respiratory Therapist - RRT - NBRC - National Board for RespiratoryCare RequiredRCP-Respiratory Care Practitioner License - DORA - Department of RegulatoryAgencies RequiredACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support - AHA - American Heart AssociationBLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart AssociationPALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support - AHA - American Heart AssociationNRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Program - AHA - American Heart Association

　　Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Knowledge of Respiratory Care standards and... For full info followapplication link.