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Respiratory Therapist
CO
Respiratory Therapist – 12-Hour Night Shift
Position Overview
The facility is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a 12-hour night shift (1830–0700) in a mixed acute care setting serving adult patients, with pediatric and neonatal stabilization in the emergency department. This is a 13-week contract with every-other-weekend scheduling and no call requirements.
Shift & Schedule
- 12-hour nights: 1830–0700
- Every other weekend
- No call or standby
- 36 guaranteed hours per week
- 9-week advance scheduling provided
- No block scheduling
Clinical Responsibilities
You'll manage approximately 40 points of work daily (15 minutes per therapy), including:
- ABG draws and interpretation
- EKG performance
- Mechanical ventilation management
- Tracheostomy patient care
- BiPAP and high-flow nasal cannula support
- Intubation assistance (as a support provider)
Required Qualifications
- RRT preferred; CRT acceptable
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications
- Strong ventilatory management and critical care experience
- Valid driver's license (60-mile radius)
Facility Resources
- In-house hospitalist/intensivist support
- RT Manager and Charge Therapists on staff
- Department-specific orientation: ABG, EKG, charting system, hospital protocols
- No floating outside respiratory; possible internal zone float if needed
Logistics
- Must be in-state for orientation week
- Hospital cancellation policy: up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment
- Start date: November 16, 2026