Excite Health Partners Allied is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Salida, Colorado.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: 05/05/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Respiratory Therapist needed to work 36 hours per week 6 am to 6:30 pm.
Call will be required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
• Certification or registry from college or technical school.
• Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician or Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Two years experience is required.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
• Must maintain current, active license as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of Colorado.
• Current BLS, ACLS PALS and NRP required
ESSENTIAL DUTIES PER AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
1. Performs and collects diagnostic information to include:
a. Pulmonary Function testing
b. Pad Net
c. Sleep studies
d. Noninvasive and invasive diagnostic procedures
e. Blood gas and other pertinent laboratory analysis.
2. Accurately assesses each patient with physical examination and diagnostic data interpretations.
3. Applies therapeutics to respiratory care including:
a. Medial gas therapy
b. Humidity therapy
c. Aerosol therapy
d. Artificial airway insertion, management, and care
e. Airway clearance
f. Invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation
4. Assesses reaction and results of therapeutic interventions timely.
5. Participates with discharge planning and case management.
About Salida:
Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Salida is a charming small town offering a unique blend of outdoor adventure and mountain living. Whether you enjoy biking, hiking, kayaking, world-class rafting, skiing, or snowboarding (just 20 minutes away), Salida is a perfect destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Excite Health Partners Allied Job ID . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Allied - Respiratory Therapist
About Excite Health Partners Allied
For more than a decade, Excite Health Partners has matched opportunities with success. Starting as a two-man company, Excite Health Partners has rapidly expanded becoming a leading provider in healthcare recruitment for health systems across the United States. From Allied Health services to Travel Nursing, we address the ever-growing staffing needs within the industry. We take the time to connect healthcare professionals to the right-fit position, turning jobs into careers. Success starts today, let's get to it.