Respiratory Therapist, PRN na Gunnison Valley Health

Respiratory Therapist, PRN

Share your talents in providing compassionate and high quality patient care specializing in diagnostic and therapeutic services related to respiratory care, ensuring the well-being and comfort of patients while supporting the mission and goals of Gunnison Valley Health.  We need your expertise to keep our community healthy and thriving!    

Where you’ll live:

Some define happiness by their job title and salary, while others pursue quality of life. Our community combines the best of both worlds by fostering a growing outdoor industry business hub in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. The Gunnison Valley, which includes the towns of Gunnison and Crested Butte, is a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and adventurers. We are deeply connected with our surrounding environment, neighbors and growing community. This is the kind of place where hard work is rewarded, whether that means a day on the mountain or at the office.

Requirements:

To be seriously considered for this role, you’ll need to have:

• Education:  Graduate of an accredited school for Respiratory Care required.  
• Experience:  At least five years’ experience in the acute Respiratory Care medicine to include: General Floor Care, Emergent Medical and Trauma Stabilization/Treatment, Newborn/NICU Stabilization; Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics and Pulmonary and Cardiac Rehabilitation preferred.

  1 year experience in the performance of sleep diagnostic and therapy studies preferred. 

• Licenses/Certification: Current BLS, ACLS and NRP certifications. Certified or Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Licensed to practice respiratory care in the State of Colorado. 

Responsibilities:

We are committed to improving the health of our community by delivering exceptional care and services.  As part of the team in the Cardiopulmonary Department, you will:

• Assist with all aspects of respiratory care operations
• Provide patient education utilizing respiratory care specific protocols
• Assess patients' respiratory status and develop individualized care plans
• Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions, treatment options, and proper use of respiratory equipment
• Work closely with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care 

Work Schedule:

Shift:  Respiratory Services available in-house 7 days a week (0600 – 1800 and 1000-2230). Rotating call when RT not in house. Weekend day scheduling done on a rotational basis according to staffing resources.

Physical Requirements:

Occasionally (1-33%) - Standing, sitting, change position, reaching, reach across midline, crouching/squatting, stooping, stairs, lifting (0-20 lbs), pushing/pulling (20-50 lbs)

Frequently (34-66%) - Carrying (0-20 lbs)

Continuously (37-100%) - Walking, handling, pinching, must be able to see with protective eyewear, must be able to hear clearly with assistance

Compensation: $31.07 - $42.00/hr, depending on experience.

There is no deadline to apply for this position; we are accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a finalist is selected.