**Job Description:** Respiratory Therapists follow AARC standards at St. Mary's Medical Center. They insert arterial lines, intubate patients and practice patient driven protocolized care. St. Mary's is a 310-bed hospital with 32 ICU/CVICU beds, 33 ED beds and 22 NICU beds. As the largest hospital between Denver and Salt Lake City, this level II trauma center gives RT's the opportunity to frequently work in critical care areas (including a level III NICU) and advance their careers in leadership roles within the department. In Grand Junction, you're surrounded by countless outdoor activities (see **Colorado National Monument** ), near access to world-class ski resorts ( **Aspen and Snowmass** ), and 3 **National parks (Arches, Canyonlands, and Black Canyon of the Gunnison)** while being in a community that is home to **30 wineries** and tasting rooms. With 300 days of sunshine and four seasons, Grand Junction's a wonderful place to live. Click here (https://app.altrulabs.com/player/13150440) to learn about living and working as an RT in Grand Junction! **Click here (http://vimeo.com/982867323/6526b52444) to learn more about Intermountain Health Respiratory Therapy!** Click Here (https://calendly.com/brian-vanderheiden/30min) to schedule a phone call with a recruiter! Scope + Performs, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic testing procedures according to protocol. Obtains arterial gases. Oversees and troubleshoots the operation of equipment for optimal patient care. Initiates Respiratory Protocol according to department criteria. Initiates interventions based on the interpretation of assessments. + Administers medications in a timely and safe manner. Evaluates effect and re-evaluates appropriately and according to protocol. Ensures that progress of patient is communicated to staff, physicians and other departments. + Maintains awareness of assigned patients overall condition. Communicates and shares patient information with the physicians and nurses. Makes appropriate recommendations for patient care. Recognizes the educational needs of patients and families in relation to health promotion and wellness. Teaches patients and families self care techniques and modalities. + Completes documentation according to departmental standards. Accurately documents productivity information. Monitors supplies and equipment and notifies appropriate person when supplies are low, out on loan or broken. Utilizes time effectively to achieve productivity standard, including utilizing low census time when patient load does not support full productivity. + Participates in quality and patient safety initiatives. Identifies potential areas for improvement including processes that could be streamlined or revised to improve patient satisfaction. Identifies potential safety hazards that may create problems for patients and/or staff, and takes appropriate actions. + May be required to be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift. **Minimum Qualifications** **Required** + Graduate of AMA approved program for Respiratory Therapy is required + Current license for Respiratory Therapy in the state of practice is required + Registered Respiratory Therapist is required Health Care Provider Life Support certification is required ACLS is required for critical care Additional may be required for specialty areas (PALS, NALS, etc.) **Physical Requirements:** **Location:** St. Marys Regional Hospital **Work City:** Grand Junction **Work State:** Colorado **Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 0.01 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $30.94 - $47.77 We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/employee-benefits/) , and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers (http://www.sclhealthbenefits.org) ; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/diversity/) . Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. All positions subject to close without notice.