Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapist
Job in
Salida, Chaffee County, Colorado, 81201, USA
Listed on 2026-09-14
Listing for:
Origin Travel Nurses
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-14
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Respiratory Therapist, Pulmonary / Respiratory Care
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Registered Respiratory Therapist Night Shift Schedule
This position requires working nights, totaling 36 hours per week from Sunday to Tuesday. The schedule rotates every other week to include Wednesday night.
Job DescriptionA Registered Respiratory Therapist is needed to provide patient care in a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory modalities. This includes the management and care of patients requiring mechanical ventilation, as well as the assessment and implementation of respiratory care interventions.
Responsibilities- Perform and collect diagnostic information including pulmonary function testing, sleep studies, and blood gas analysis.
- Assess patients through physical examination and interpret diagnostic data.
- Administer respiratory therapies such as medical gas therapy, humidity therapy, and aerosol therapy.
- Insert and manage artificial airways and perform airway clearance techniques.
- Monitor and assess patient reactions to therapeutic interventions.
- Participate in discharge planning and case management activities.
- Engage in public education activities aimed at promoting cardiopulmonary wellness.
- Attend mandatory safety in-services and department meetings.
- Certification or registry from an accredited college or technical school.
- Active license as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of Colorado.
- Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP are required.
- Two years of experience in respiratory therapy is required.
- Health Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more - Onboarding Made Easy:
We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care - Clinical Support:
In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate - 401k Retirement Plan:
Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution - Recruiter Matching:
Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty - Extras:
Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more
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