Respiratory Therapist

Benefits and perks

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Sign On Bonus Eligible
• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Joining Advent Health is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. Advent Health is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team.

All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full-time

Shift :
Nights

Location: 2525 S DOWNING ST, Denver, 80210

Perform respiratory procedures under physician direction in all patient areas. Responsible for patient assessments, care plans, plan implementation and evaluation and revision of therapy plan as needed. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure the most effective and efficient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. Utilizes knowledge of patient s age and cultural diversity in the provision of patient care.

Supports the organization vision and mission and practices performance improvement techniques to assure the delivery of the most effective patient care.

• Delivers respiratory care procedures to patients in general, acute, critical care and emergency areas according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Performs therapeutic modalities including patient monitoring, medication delivery, ventilation management, expansion therapy, and bronchial hygiene.
• Performs diagnostic testing including ABG s, PFT s, EKG s, cardiac, bronchoscopy, and pulse oximetry.
• Assists in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency care by providing airway maintenance and management, cardiac support and other assistance as needed to expedite patient and physician needs.

Required qualifications:

• High School Grad or Equiv
• Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Education Program, i.e. CoARC, JRCRTE, or CAAHEP
• Prior use of electronic medical records (EMR)
• CRT - Certified Radiologic Technologist by N.B.R.C.
• Respiratory Therapist Licensure (RLT)
• BCLS - Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association

Preferred qualifications:

• 1 years of respiratory therapy experience
• ACLS from the American Heart Association
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support from the American Heart Association
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Respiratory Services

Organization: Advent Health Porter

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 3 - Night

Req :

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.