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Job ID88144

LocationAurora, Colorado

Full/Part TimePart-Time

Regular/TemporaryRegular

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Here, it's different. Come join us. Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years. Here, the nation's brightest nurses, physicians, scientists, researchers, therapists, and care providers are creating the future of child health. With an optimist's outlook, a trailblazing spirit, and a celebrated history, we're making new strides every day. We've been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and are consistently recognized among the best of the best pediatric hospitals with #1 rankings in Colorado and the region by U.S. News & World Report. As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families from all over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals, 11 specialty care centers, 1,300+ outreach clinics and more than 10,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric care specialties. Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat. That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through o A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Here, it's different.

Job Overview

The Respiratory Therapist Assistant (RTA) serves as a resource to all Acute Care, Emergency and Critical Care areas under the supervision of a Respiratory Therapist (RT). Performs a variety of basic respiratory therapy procedures and assists with equipment setup and maintenance in support of patient needs for respiratory therapy.

Additional Information

Department Name: Respiratory Therapy Job Status: FLEX Shift: Variable shifts and needed

Qualifications

Education:High school diploma or equivalent is required. Must be enrolled in final year of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program. Certification(s):Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association This position may require a BLS certification from the American Heart Association. Click on the following link and enter your zip code to find an appropriate class near you. Please note BLS (CPR cards) from organizations other than American Heart Association, even if it says it is AHA approved, will not be accepted. http://ahainstructornetwork.americanheart.org/AHAECC/classConnector.j sp?pid=ahaecc.classconnector.home

Responsibilities

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all the following essential functions. These examples do not include all the functions which the employee may be expected to perform. Performs pre-use testing, set up, disassembly, cleaning, reprocessing and basic maintenance for various respiratory care equipment and oxygen delivery devices under the supervision of an RT. In an Ambulatory setting, performs simple spirometry and respiratory education/care coordination under the supervision of an RT. In the Inpatient setting, may perform basic respiratory care under the supervision of an RT, including but not limited to: airway clearance techniques, home O2 set-up, assisting with transports, assisting with prone positioning, HAPI prevention activities, tracheostomy care, assisting with retaping of ETT and suctioning. Follows departmental o organizational practices and procedures that minimize risk of harm to patients, foster communication, support effective teamwork and ensure system effectiveness. May participate in departmental committees and/or projects as assigned.

Other Information

Guidelines: Trains in the field and assists higher level personnel to acquire learning through practical experience. Complexity: Performs routine and/or basic tasks common to the field. Procedures, methods, and techniques to be used are well established with options to be considered well defined.Tools, work aids, and materials to be used are specified.