Job Title : Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Location : Grand Junction, CO 81501
Assignment Type : 3+ Months (Possible Extension)
Start Date : ASAP
Shift : 12-Hour Nights | 36 Hours / Week
Travel Pay : $2500 / week (Blended)
Local Pay : $65 / hr. on (W2)
Summary :
The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) provides advanced-level respiratory care to patients for the diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, and management of cardiopulmonary disorders. The RRT acts as a clinical resource to the team, ensuring safe, evidence-based respiratory care delivery while maintaining high standards of patient safety and quality outcomes.
Responsibilities :
- Perform and evaluate diagnostic respiratory testing procedures per protocol; obtain and interpret arterial blood gases.
- Administer medications safely and promptly; reassess treatment effectiveness and communicate progress with care teams.
- Monitor and assess patient conditions, collaborating with physicians and nurses to optimize respiratory care plans.
- Educate patients and families on respiratory health, therapy techniques, and equipment use.
- Accurately document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with departmental standards.
- Maintain and monitor respiratory equipment and supplies, ensuring safety and readiness.
- Participate in quality and patient safety initiatives; identify opportunities for improvement and assist in implementation.
- Support and mentor peers, acting as a professional resource within the respiratory care team.
- Float to other departments as needed within scope of competence.
- Participate in departmental meetings, research, and ongoing professional development.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.