Diagnostic Procedures Tech II- Respiratory Therapist CMHHIP

Diagnostic Procedures Tech II
- Respiratory Therapist CMHHIP

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- Respiratory Therapist CMHHIP role at State of Colorado

This position is open only to Colorado state residents. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

This work unit exists to provide specialized medical and surgical support services to the populations of CMHIP, Department of Corrections, Division of Youth Services, and other designated public agencies. These services are provided seven days per week and twenty-four hours per day to provide diagnosis and treatment to acute and chronically ill members of the affected population. This position is a .22 FTE and on-call rotation as assigned by the department director or designee.

This position is part time .22 FTE on-call rotation as assigned by the department director or designee. You are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times. Approximately 8 hours per week. Work arrangements are subject to change at any time.

• Administer modalities of Respiratory Care and EEGs, as assigned to Acute and Chronically ill patients in compliance with the Physician's prescription
• Assess and records the patient's therapy as to appropriateness of therapy
• Available for twenty-four-hour response when on call and available for shift work when needed
• Exchange and relate to patients and staff appropriate information gathered from seminars, journals, the internet, and other resources to provide and aid in understanding the purpose of treatment and the related outcomes
• Interrelate with nursing and other staff members to coordinate the overall continuum of care, and increase their awareness of the purpose and importance of Respiratory Care modalities, EEGs, and Pulmonary Functions, Apnea Link Testing, ONPO, PAP Therapy, and the results of all therapy and test results

• Recommend services based on Medical Staff input, needs of the customer, cost justification, and clinical knowledge of Departmental staff
• Recommend new equipment, service providers and alternatives to Medical Staff
• Recommend new services to Department Director

• Responds while on duty or on-call to all cardiopulmonary arrests, and initiates and maintains ventilatory support as long as assistance is required

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Education:
  
  Associate's degree from an accredited institution in Respiratory Therapy
• Must be an RRT or CRT, Licensed in the State of Colorado

• Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.

• Knowledge of mental illness
• At least two (2) years of professional experience in clinical Respiratory care
• Must be able to be on site within 20 minutes of a notification

• Pre-employment physical
• This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting), and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position
• On call eligible
• May be exposed to hazardous materials - Exposure to infectious diseases, sharps injuries, and potential exposure to hazardous chemicals or drugs
• Must successfully pass a TB (tuberculosis) Test.
• A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process as this position is deemed to have direct contact with vulnerable persons. Felony convictions, conviction of crimes of moral turpitude, or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges or convictions, it is your responsibility to provide the CDHS Background Unit with an official disposition of any charges.
• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must:
  • Disclose that information on the application.
  • Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the candidate from the current position.
  • Provide your employee number from your prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS

Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.

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