Registered Respiratory Therapist

Registered Respiratory Therapist Location: Craig, Colorado
Pay Rate: $60/hr to $63/hr
Contract: 13 weeks
Schedule: Day Shift
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
Experience: RRT experience preferred

About the Role

We are seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week quick-start contract opportunity in Craig, Colorado. This role provides safe and skilled respiratory care across emergency, neonatal, pediatric, geriatric, and critical care settings, including mechanical ventilation, airway management, medication administration, and patient assessment.

Responsibilities

Deliver respiratory care procedures according to physician orders and department protocols
Initiate, monitor, and manage mechanical ventilation for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients
Perform airway management, suctioning, bag/mask ventilation, and assist with intubation
Draw arterial blood gases, interpret respiratory data, and document care accurately
Maintain respiratory equipment, support patient rounds, and participate in training and quality initiatives

Requirements

Active Colorado Respiratory Therapist License Required
RRT Credential Required; CRT Credential Accepted If Applicable
BLS/BCLS And NRP Certifications Required
Graduate Of A CoARC-Approved Respiratory Care Program Required
Mechanical ventilation, general respiratory care, pulmonary diagnostics, and cardiac diagnostics experience preferred

Bring your respiratory therapy expertise to a meaningful day-shift opportunity where your clinical skill, quick thinking, and patient-focused care can support strong outcomes across all age groups.