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NEOGOV · 13 hours ago

Diagnostic Procedures Tech II- Respiratory Therapist CMHHIP

Pueblo, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$28.23/hr - $39.53/hr

1+ years exp

NEOGOV is part of the State of Colorado's Department of Human Services, which provides specialized medical and surgical support services. This part-time role involves administering respiratory care and EEGs to acute and chronically ill patients, ensuring compliance with physician prescriptions and coordinating care with nursing staff.

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Responsibilities

Administer modalities of Respiratory Care and EEGs, as assigned to Acute and Chronically ill patients in compliance with the Physician's prescription

Assesses and records the patient's therapy as to appropriateness of therapy

Available for twenty-four-hour response when on call and available for shift work when needed

Exchange and relate to patients and staff appropriate information gathered from seminars, journals, the internet, and other resources to provide and aid in understanding the purpose of treatment and the related outcomes

Interrelate with nursing and other staff members to coordinate the overall continuum of care, and increase their awareness of the purpose and importance of Respiratory Care modalities, EEGs, and Pulmonary Functions, Apnea Link Testing, ONPO, PAP Therapy, and the results of all therapy and test results

Recommend services based on Medical Staff input, needs of the customer, cost justification, and clinical knowledge of Departmental staff

Recommend new equipment, service providers and alternatives to Medical Staff

Recommend new services to Department Director

Responds while on duty or on-call to all cardiopulmonary arrests, and initiates and maintains ventilatory support as long as assistance is required

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Respiratory TherapyRRTCRT CertificationClinical Respiratory Care ExperienceMental IllnessCommunication Skills

Required

Associate's degree from an accredited institution in Respiratory Therapy

Must be an RRT or CRT, Licensed in the State of Colorado

One year of professional experience as a Licensed Respiratory Therapist

Pre-employment physical

This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting), and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position

On call eligible

May be exposed to hazardous materials - Exposure to infectious diseases, sharps injuries, and potential exposure to hazardous chemicals or drugs

Must successfully pass a TB (tuberculosis) Test

A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process as this position is deemed to have direct contact with vulnerable persons. Felony convictions, conviction of crimes of moral turpitude, or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges or convictions, it is your responsibility to provide the CDHS Background Unit with an official disposition of any charges

Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose that information on the application. Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position. Provide your employee number from your prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS