About this opportunity
Viva Talent Solutions lists this Respiratory Therapist opportunity in denver, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Are you a person who believes in providing great care? Do you believe in having a positive impact on other people's lives? Are you a team player, quick-thinker, and ready to be a part of an organization that supports your growth?
nWHAT WE'RE ABOUT
nWe believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction.
nRequirements:
nnYou care.
n nPOSITION SUMMARY
nUnder direction of Unit Manager, Director of Nursing and/or Administrator, is responsible for the evaluation, treatment, and care of residents with breathing disorders. Upon request of the physician, sets up and operates various types of respiratory care equipment to be utilized in diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease.
nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
nnDemonstrates commitment to company's mission, values and standards of ethical behavior
nReads prescriptions, measures arterial blood gases, and reviews resident information to evaluate resident condition.
nSets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment. Conducts physician prescribed treatments of a routine nature operating Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPB) Machine, various oxygen devices, nebulizer and ultrasonic nebulizer in order to administer prescribed medicinal vapors and gases, humidity, and various oxygen concentrations to resident's respiratory system.
nWith appropriate authorizations, performs arterial puncture, operates blood gas analyzer measuring and determining acid-base balance efficiency of ventilation, and metabolism of respiratory system.
nMonitors resident's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes, and consults with physician if adverse reactions occur.
nPerforms chest physical therapy treatments involving percussion, postural drainage, and suctioning in order to mobilize secretions and mucus in lungs and to clear airway blockage in respiratory system.
nPerforms pulmonary function studies determining volume, distribution, and movement of air in respiratory system.
n nKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS
nn2-4 years' experience providing direct Respiratory Therapy care to multiple patients/residents preferred; previous experience in acute care respiratory unit or Skilled Nursing environment desirable
nMust have current, unencumbered Colorado Respiratory License credentialed by the NBRC
nGraduation from approved Respiratory Therapy program preferred
nMust have current Basic Life Support certification
n nBENEFITS
nnMedical insurance with Rx benefits
nDental insurance
nVision care
nPaid vacation
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Worksite address
denver, CO, 80285, US
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