Job Title: RRT
Location: Craig, Colorado
Schedule: 8:00AM – 5:00PM x 5
Term: Permanent
Salary: $30.75 – $46.13
Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a RRT for a permanent assignment in Craig, Colorado.
Responsibilities for a RRT:
• Administer safe and competent respiratory care as ordered by the physician, with emphasis in specialty areas including Emergency, Neonatal, Pediatric, Geriatric, and Critical Care
• Monitor mechanical ventilation and initiate appropriate clinical changes based on interpretation of flow volumes and pressure volume curves
• Administer respiratory medications, including translating medication into neonatal and pediatric doses using proper equipment and procedures
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments for adult, geriatric, pediatric, and neonatal patients, addressing special needs based on patient age, size, and severity of disease
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of all Respiratory Care procedures per department policy
• Verify physician orders for Respiratory Care and accurately prepare and communicate patient reports
• Perform effective airway management including bag/mask ventilation, assist physicians with intubation, and demonstrate safe suction techniques and use of artificial airways
• Perform arterial blood gas draws
• Demonstrate working knowledge of respiratory care instruments and cardiopulmonary equipment; perform troubleshooting and appropriate problem resolution
• Conduct data entry of all daily services and patient charges, including patient charge reconciliation
• Assist in orientation and training of new employees, respiratory and nursing students, and precept new employees during orientation
• Attend and participate in department in-services, meetings, patient care rounds, and mandatory meetings
• Keep supervisor informed of changes in workload and patient acuity
• Comply with established personal protective equipment requirements for protection against blood, infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, and other hazardous substances
• Complete required continuous training, education, and department-specific requirements
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality at all times
• Adhere to infection control, safety, and risk management procedures
• Actively contribute to performance improvement and continuous quality initiatives
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, departmental, state, and federal standards and policies
• Maintain current BLS certification and obtain NRP certification within six months of hire
• Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits for a RRT:
- Salary: $30.75 – $46.13
- Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team
- Referral Bonus up to $1,500
Astrya Global Medical Staffing offers 10+ years of staffing experience, 100% domestic support, and is certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.
