Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist Location: Craig, Colorado
Pay Rate: $60/hr to $63/hr
Contract: 13 weeks
Schedule: Night Shift
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
Experience: Minimum 1 year required

About the Role

We are seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week quick-start night-shift 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, maintain, and monitor ventilator patients and recommend appropriate therapy changes
Perform airway management, suctioning, bag/mask ventilation, and assist with intubation support
Perform arterial blood gas draws and document respiratory care accurately
Maintain respiratory equipment, complete patient charge entries, and communicate patient status during reports

Requirements

Active Colorado Respiratory Therapist License Required
CRT Credential Required; RRT Credential Preferred Or Accepted If Applicable
BLS/BCLS And NRP Certifications Required
Graduate Of A CoARC-Approved Respiratory Care Program Required
Minimum 1 year of hospital respiratory experience required; pulmonary and cardiac diagnostics experience preferred

Bring your respiratory therapy experience to a strong night-shift opportunity where your clinical skill, patient assessment, and ventilator management expertise can support quality care across all age groups.