Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Company: Integrated Healthcare Services
Location: Denver
Posted on: April 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Integrated Healthcare Services is seeking a
travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Denver,
Colorado. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Registered
Respiratory Therapist - Discipline: Allied Health Professional -
Duration: 13 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours, nights -
Employment Type: Travel Job Summary: The Respiratory Therapist RRT
provides advanced-level respiratory care to patients designed to
diagnose, evaluate, treat, manage, and control deficiencies or
abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system within the prescription
of the ordering physician. This position acts as a resource to the
CRT staff. The RRT may be responsible for special clinical projects
or assignments as designated by leadership according to the needs
of the department. Job Responsibilities: -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 the 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 the 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. Participates in departmental
meetings, contributing ideas or feedback. -Promotes mission,
vision, and values and abides by service behavior standards. -May
be required to float to other departments (within scope of
competency and qualifications) based on business need. -May be
required to be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift.
Required Skills & Experience: Physical Requirements: -Ongoing need
for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient
needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. -Frequent
interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors
that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and
understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly
and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. -Manual
dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate
equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent
computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing
needed information, medication preparation, etc. -Expected to lift
and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also
bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically
includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
-Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and
obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes
pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy
items. -Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of
equipment, power cords on the floor, etc). -May be expected to
stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
Preferred Skills & Experience: -N/A Required Education: -Graduate
of AMA approved program for Respiratory Therapy. Preferred
Education: -N/A Required Certifications & Licensure: -Current
license for Respiratory Therapy in the state of practice.
-Registered Respiratory Therapist. -Health Care Provider Life
Support certification. -ACLS is required for critical care
Additional may be required for specialty areas (PALS, NALS, etc.)
Preferred Certifications & Licensure: -N/A QUALIFICATION/LICENSURE
Work Authorization : US Citizen Preferred years of experience : 2
years Travel required : No travel required Shift timings : Night
Integrated Healthcare Services Job ID 37121804. 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: Registered Respiratory Therapist
Keywords: Integrated Healthcare Services, Denver , Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist, Healthcare , Denver, Colorado
