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State of Colorado · 12 hours ago

Diagnostic Procedures Tech II- Respiratory Therapist CMHHIP

Pueblo, CO

Part-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

The State of Colorado seeks a Diagnostic Procedures Tech II- Respiratory Therapist for part-time on-call work at CMHIP. The role involves delivering Respiratory Care and EEGs to acute and chronically ill patients, coordinating care with nursing staff, and responding to emergencies as needed.

Association

No H1B

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 CareMental Illness KnowledgeCommunication Skills

Required

Education: Associate's degree from an accredited institution in Respiratory Therapy

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

Experience: 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

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