Provide comprehensive therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care to both the inpatient and outpatient setting. Administer care under the direction of ordering physicians and under the supervision of the Cardiopulmonary Director. Possess and demonstrate knowledge and skill in areas of respiratory care for the adult, pediatric and newborn patient. Have a working knowledge of Pulmonary Function Studies and the administration of testing. Assist in the orientation and training of new clinical staff to familiarize them to the administration of respiratory therapy modalities and equipment. Be involved with community education and development. Education: Graduate of an approved and accredited school for Respiratory Care. Experience: Must have at least 5 years of newborn/NICU experience and at least 3 years experience in the acute Respiratory Care medicine to include: General Floor Care, Emergent Medical and Trauma Stabilization/Treatment, Newborn Stabilization; Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics and Pulmonary and Cardiac Rehabilitation preferred. Licenses/Certification: Current BLS/ACLS and NRP certifications. Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Licensed to practice respiratory care in the State of Colorado. Member of the American Academy of Respiratory Care (AARC). ***Housing Reimbursement - At the end of the successfully completed assignment, the RT may submit receipts for the cost of housing while in Gunnison to be reimbursed for up to BR per month for the length of the assignment."

Shift: 12 hour shifts, rotating weekends. Early shifts start at 6am to 630pm. There is also 2 on call shifts per week.

Specialty Type: Cardiopulmonary

Sub Specialties: Respiratory Therapy

General Certifications : ACLS BLS/BCLS NRP

Respiratory Certifications : RRT