Job Summary (Bullet/ List Format):

- Position: Respiratory Therapist
- Facility: Vail Hospital
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Shift/Schedule: Nights (11pm-7:30am), 3x12s, Guaranteed 32 hours/week
- Start Date: ASAP

Key Responsibilities:
- Provide direct patient care on patient care floors and participate in daily operational activities.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards.
- Train, educate, and coordinate education for current and new staff in the Respiratory Service Area.
- Maintain collaborative communication with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team members.
- After competency validation, perform diagnostic cardiology and respiratory procedures (EKG, Holter monitor, EEG, Pulmonary Function Testing, Peak Flows, Pulse Oximetry, stress tests, etc.).
- Draw and analyze Arterial Blood Gasses, maintain and troubleshoot analyzer, and act as resource for interpretation per regulations.
- Attend Trauma, Code Blue, and Rapid Response emergencies; assist with airway management.
- Provide and receive feedback for ongoing performance improvement.
- Identify and resolve clinical and interdepartmental problems/conflicts.
- Serve as a role model for Just Culture and Vail Health values.
- Perform additional duties as assigned; maintain HIPAA compliance.

Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years' acute care hospital experience (Joint Commission accredited).
- Experience with neonatal and pediatric critical care preferred.
- Must possess or obtain Colorado Respiratory Therapist license.
- Required certifications: Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC), BLS (AHA), ACLS, NRP, PALS.
- Computer proficiency and ability to complete online job-related requirements within 90 days.
- Proficient in English (reading, writing, speaking).

Physical Demands:
- Sitting (20%), standing (30%), walking (20%), squatting/bending/twisting/lifting/reaching above shoulder (5-10% each).
- Frequent lifting up to 20 lbs; occasional lifting up to 35 lbs.
- Exposure to healthcare environment hazards (e.g., radiation, chemicals, biological hazards, noise, stress).

Patient Populations:
- Care for all age groups: neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, middle-aged, geriatric.

Other:
- Must demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, and stress management skills.
- Must maintain all required licensure/certifications throughout employment.
- Patient care role requiring promptness and reliability.

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