San Luis Valley Health is seeking full-time NIGHTS (3x12's 1800 to 0630) Respiratory Therapist to join our patient focused Respiratory Therapy Team! San Luis Valley Health offers competitive pay and benefits.**This position REQUIRES On- Call Responsibilities**What You'll Need: Graduate of a college or university program of Respiratory Therapy (AMA approved). Credentialed with the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) Active Colorado license in good standing. Basic Life Support (BLS).Advances Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and NRP required within 6 months of hire. Ability to perform all basic and selected advanced respiratory care therapeutic procedures as directed and monitored by appropriate personnel. What You'll Do: Able to perform advances procedures requiring appropriate level of knowledge in advanced procedures, including: ventilator care, suctioning, artificial airway care, resuscitation, bedside spirometry, ABG specimen collections and interpretation and chest X-ray interpretation.Administers all basic bronchial hygiene and therapeutic procedures to include: IPPB, Incentive Spirometry, EZ-PAP, HHN, CPT, bland aerosol administration, humidification therapy, O2 therapy, CPR, basic/advanced airway maintenance, smoking cessation education and asthma education.Performs EKGs, EEGs, PFTs, Mobile Cardiac Telemetry, Holter and Event Monitor hookups.Utilizes and maintains an organized medical record and utilizing clinical forms and EMR for documentation.Top 5 Reasons to Choose SLVH as your Next Employer... 1. You Will Fit Right In! Enjoy the family-friendly culture of a small town community as well as the vibrant diversity offered by a college town, home to Adams State University and Trinidad State Junior College. Step into a simpler way of life, including minimal traffic and more than 300 days of sunshine each year. 2. Get Out and Enjoy You will enjoy four-season outdoor adventures...hiking and sand boarding at the Great Sand Dunes National Park, fishing gold medal waters along the Conejos River, skiing at Wolf Creek Ski Area, rock climbing and mountain biking, just to name a few. 3. Join Our Pursuit of Excellence Through our unwavering commitment to providing superior patient care and retaining the highest quality staff, you will benefit from educational and training opportunities that have paved the way for our hospital in establishing the highest standard of clinical care. 4. Take Care of Yourself Employees of San Luis Valley Health are valued and appreciated. You will find support in pursuing your personal and professional goals through our wellness and educational assistance programs, volunteer opportunities and our traditional benefits package. 5. Explore Your Creative Side The San Luis Valley is home to many nationally acclaimed artists and musicians, with ample opportunities to enjoy their works through year-round performances and festivals, including the Creede Repertory Theater and the annual Alamosa Art walk. Shift: NIGHTS 3x12's 1800-0630 w/ 30 min lunch during shift **This position REQUIRES On- Call Responsibilities**Specialty Type: CardiopulmonarySub Specialties: Respiratory TherapyGeneral Certifications: General Certifications(ACLS,BLS/BCLS); Respiratory Certifications(CRT)
Job Title
CO- Respiratory Therapist - Cardiopulmonary