Position Details
Registered Respiratory Therapist Apply
Job Description
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsibilities:
Mental:
Physical:
Education:
Experience:
- Under the supervision of the Cardio-Pulmonary manager, the Licensed Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing cardiopulmonary care services in accordance with specific physician’s orders, and department policies and procedures.
- The Licensed Respiratory Therapist manages and provides care to patients via the nursing process, therapeutic environment, treatment modalities and inter-disciplinary collaboration.
Responsibilities:
- Performs assessment/data collection in an ongoing systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychological and cognitive status.
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of oxygen concentrations and medication doses as they relate to patients of varying ages, including neonate, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients.
- Formulates a goal directed plan of care which is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes.
- The Licensed Respiratory Therapist reports directly to the Cardio-Pulmonary Manager.
Mental:
- Astute communication skills with employees, physicians, visitors, administration and public. Ability to adjust to job situations that involve many different people and projects, requiring some independent action and judgment.
Physical:
- Must have the ability and competency to operate the equipment of his/her position; perform technical procedures; speak intelligently and in a professional manner before others; and exercise supervision and management skills.
Education:
- Must be a graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy and have a current state of Colorado Respiratory Therapist license. Must have proof of current instruction in CPR.
Experience:
- Minimum of one or more years of experience preferred. Bi-lingual capabilities helpful. New graduates are encouraged to apply.
