What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist - Gunnison, CO position at Patterns LLC?
Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our team at Patterns LLC in Gunnison, CO. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will provide comprehensive therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care to both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer care under the direction of ordering physicians and under the supervision of the Cardiopulmonary Director.
- Possess and demonstrate knowledge and skill in areas of respiratory care for the adult, pediatric, and newborn patient.
- Have a working knowledge of Pulmonary Function Studies and the administration of testing.
- Assist in the orientation and training of new clinical staff to familiarize them to the administration of respiratory therapy modalities and equipment.
- Be involved with community education and development.
Requirements:
- Graduate of an approved and accredited school for Respiratory Care.
- Must have at least 5 years of newborn/NICU experience and at least 3 years experience in the acute Respiratory Care medicine to include: General Floor Care, Emergent Medical and Trauma Stabilization/Treatment, Newborn Stabilization; Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics and Pulmonary and Cardiac Rehabilitation preferred.
- Current BLS/ACLS and NRP certifications.
- Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
- Licensed to practice respiratory care in the State of Colorado.
- Member of the American Academy of Respiratory Care (AARC).
