What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist - Swing Shift position at Valley View?
This will be a GREAT Schedule!
Swing Shift 12:00 (noon) - 2400 - with one weekend shift between the two.
Looking for a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide Respiratory Care and Diagnostic Procedures for cardiopulmonary patient off ALL AGES and ALL LEVELS OF ACUITY.
- 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.
- Must have excellent Critical Care/Ventilator skills and Experience.
- Must have Neonatal and Peds experience, in addition to Adult.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate of a National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) accredited School of Respiratory Care
- NBRC RRT required.
- State Licensure as a Respiratory Therapist.
- 2 years of experience required.
- BLS, ACLS and PALS through the American Heart Association with card in-hand before start date.
- NRP with card in-hand before start date.
- 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.
SALARY RANGE
- $2.25/hour evening shift differential when working a minimum of 4 consecutive hours between 3:00pm-11:30pm.
- $4.25/hour weekend differential when working 5 or more continuous hours between 7pm on Friday and 7am on Sunday.
- Annual Bonus based upon organizational and individual performance.
BENEFITS
- Medical, Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
- Employer paid basic life coverage with buy-up coverage options
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care and dependent care.
- Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), Paid Sick/Bereavement Leave under Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), leaves of absence.
- Tuition Assistance Available
- Retirement Plan 401(a)
- Retirement Plan 403(b) plans with employer matching contributions.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount on Valley View Medical Services
- Employee voluntary benefits such as Discounted RFTA bus passes, discounted gym memberships, Corporate Ski passes, free car seat for new Valley View babies born or adopted by Valley View employee(s)
- Free Use of Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes, based on availability.
Loan Repayment:
Valley View is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!
APPLICATION SUBMISSION END DATE
This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
Salary : $2 - $4
