CO - Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist

Location: Craig, CO
Pay Rate: $60.00 $63.00/hr
Schedule: Nights
Contract: 13 weeks
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week
Experience: Minimum 1 year

About the Role

We are hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week contract in Craig, CO. This role is ideal for a CRT/RRT with hospital-based respiratory care experience, strong airway management skills, and the ability to support patients across emergency, neonatal, pediatric, geriatric, and critical care settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective respiratory care as ordered by physicians
• Administer respiratory treatments, medications, and therapeutic interventions
• Perform airway management, suctioning, bag/mask ventilation, and artificial airway support
• Initiate, maintain, and monitor ventilator patients
• Perform arterial blood gas draws and assess respiratory status
• Monitor patient response and recommend appropriate respiratory interventions
• Maintain accurate documentation of procedures, charges, and patient status
• Operate and troubleshoot cardiopulmonary and respiratory care equipment
• Follow infection control, safety, and patient confidentiality standards

Requirements

• Graduate of a COARC-approved Respiratory Care Program required
• CRT credential required
• RRT credential preferred
• Active Colorado Respiratory Therapist license required
• Minimum 1 year of hospital respiratory experience required
• BLS/BCLS certification required
• NRP certification required or must obtain within required timeframe
• Pulmonary diagnostics experience preferred
• Cardiac diagnostics experience preferred
• Ability to work night shifts

Apply today and take the next step in your healthcare career with a team that values your skills and dedication.