PRN Respiratory Therapist

Provides in-patient therapy for neonates to geriatrics on medical surgical floor, critical care, surgical services, level II nursery, the family birthplace center, and the emergency department. Under the supervision of the medical staff provides general and advanced levels of therapy, patient education. Participates as a member of the trauma and code blue teams, evaluation of CXR for endotracheal tube placement and other pulmonary clinical pathology, reviews laboratory values, fluid balance and medications. Provides Level II Nursery and pediatrics respiratory interventions and pediatric asthma and bronchiolitis management and education. Performs EKG’s, ABG’s, and bedside Spirometry.

This position is PRN

• Graduate of a National Board of Respiratory Care accredited School of Respiratory Care
• NBRC Registry or Neonatal Pediatric Specialist Exam Experience.
• Current Colorado RT License
• Must have 1 or more years' experience.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS AHA certifications
• Current Advanced NRP-(AAP) or required to obtain within 6 months of hire. 
• The ideal candidate for this position will have experience in and be able to perform all procedures of clinical practice e.g. Ventilator management including APRV, AVAPS and BIPAP weaning, respiratory care consults, assessments and interventions, adult intubation, arterial line insertion and bedside diagnostics. Familiarity with electronic medical record keeping systems (Meditech) helpful.

• ‎$32.68 - $48.06/hour + 14% PRN Differential
• Entry salary dependent upon education, skill set, and experience.
• $2.25/hour evening shift differential when working a minimum of 4 consecutive hours between 3:00pm-11:30pm.
• $4.00/hour night shift differential when working a minimum of 4 consecutive hours between 11:30pm-7:30am.
• $4.25/hour weekend differential when working 5 or more continuous hours between 7pm on Friday and 7am on Sunday.