PRN Respiratory Therapist

Provides in-patient therapy for neonates to geriatrics on medical surgical floor, critical care, surgical services, level II nursery, the family birthplace center, and the emergency department. Under the supervision of the medical staff provides general and advanced levels of therapy, patient education. Participates as a member of the trauma and code blue teams, evaluation of CXR for endotracheal tube placement and other pulmonary clinical pathology, reviews laboratory values, fluid balance and medications.

Provides Level II Nursery and pediatrics respiratory interventions and pediatric asthma and bronchiolitis management and education. Performs EKG’s, ABG’s, and bedside Spirometry. This position is PRN QUALIFICATIONS Graduate of a National Board of Respiratory Care accredited School of Respiratory Care NBRC Registry or Neonatal Pediatric Specialist Exam Experience.

Current Colorado RT License Must have 1 or more years' experience. Current BLS, ACLS, PALS AHA certifications Current Advanced NRP-(AAP) or required to obtain within 6 months of hire. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience in and be able to perform all procedures of clinical practice e.g. Ventilator management including APRV, AVAPS and BIPAP weaning, respiratory care consults, assessments and interventions, adult intubation, arterial line insertion and bedside diagnostics.

Familiarity with electronic medical record keeping systems (Meditech) helpful. SALARY RANGE ‎$32.68 - $48.06/hour + 14% PRN Differential Entry salary dependent upon education, skill set, and experience. $2.25/hour evening shift differential when working a minimum of 4 consecutive hours between 3:00pm-11:30pm. $4.00/hour night shift differential when working a minimum of 4 consecutive hours between 11:30pm-7:30am.

$4.25/hour weekend differential when working 5 or more continuous hours between 7pm on Friday and 7am on Sunday.

BENEFITS

Air Ambulance Membership Annual Bonus based upon organizational and individual performance. 401(a) and 403(b) plans Employee Assistance Program Annual Bonus to eligible PRN employees based upon organizational and individual performance. Employee discount on Valley View Services Use of Sunlight and Aspen Ski. Co day passes and more!

About Us

Located between Aspen and Vail, along the Colorado River, Glenwood Springs is a mecca for outdoor adventures in our beautiful mountains. When you are looking to relax, we also have the largest hot springs pool in the world. As a community with a population of about 10,000, Glenwood Springs is an ideal size. Valley View Hospital offers exceptional benefits, including a robust health and dental plan; vision and life insurance; defined contribution pension plan; 403(b); and generous accrual of vacation/sick days.

Relocation and other financial assistance may apply, along with many more employee perks. At Valley View, our mission is to provide convenient, connected care to the communities of Western Colorado with scope, technology, and expertise that are rarely found in regional hospitals.