Registered Respiratory Therapist Advanced
$73,320–$113,131 year
On-siteLafayette, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Diagnose, evaluate, treat, and manage cardiopulmonary deficiencies for patients while independently performing advanced respiratory care procedures. Communicate patient care plans to physicians, nurses, and families, and mentor Respiratory Care Services staff. Implement special clinical projects, support department protocols, and troubleshoot respiratory equipment. Maintain accurate documentation and handle clinical concerns until addressed by leadership. This role may involve floating to other departments and on-call rotation during scheduled shifts. Located at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, Colorado, this full-time position (36 hours) offers hourly compensation between $35.25 and $54.39 with shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of a NBRC approved Respiratory Therapist program
- Education obtained from an accredited institution
- Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT)
- Maintain an advanced credential as approved by RCS leadership and Human Resources (e.g. ACCS, NPS, AE-C, SDS, CPFT, RPFT)
- Current license for Respiratory Therapy in the state of practice
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers
- Specific certifications as required (i.e. PALS, ACLS, NRP)
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
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