Respiratory Therapist Traveler Team

Company: Intermountain Health
Location: Denver
Posted on: February 5, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description: Join the Adventure with Intermountain Health’s Internal Travel Program! As part of Intermountain Health—a nonprofit organization committed to person?centered care—our Internal Travel Program gives caregivers the chance to combine meaningful work with exciting new experiences. Caregivers in our program enjoy travel assignments across the Western Slope of Colorado, the Denver Metro area, and beautiful regions of Montana. Every assignment is a 14?week rotation, offering variety, growth, and the opportunity to make an impact in multiple communities. Housing Reimbursement: If you're working 50 miles or more from home, you may qualify for housing reimbursement. Reimbursable amounts are based on the assigned site location, and receipts must be submitted within 30 days of the transaction date. Ready to take your career on the road? Apply today and discover where your skills can take you! To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please Click Here to schedule a time to further discuss this opportunity. Posting Specifics: - Flat Rate: $67.00 hourly - Shift Details: Variable - Hours: Full-Time (36 Hours-40 hours) - Benefit Eligible: No Take your career on the road and make a difference—one assignment at a time! Essential Functions: - Perform, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic testing procedures according to protocol. Obtain arterial gases. Oversee and troubleshoot the operation of equipment for optimal patient care. Initiate Respiratory Protocol according to department criteria. Initiate interventions based on the interpretation of assessments. - Administer medications in a timely and safe manner. Evaluate effect and re-evaluate appropriately and according to protocol. Ensure that progress of patient is communicated to staff, physicians and other departments. - Maintain awareness of assigned patient’s overall condition. Communicate and share patient information with the physicians and nurses. Make appropriate recommendations for patient care. Recognize the educational needs of patients and families in relation to health promotion and wellness. Teach patients and families self-care techniques and modalities. - Complete documentation according to departmental standards. Accurately document productivity information. Monitor supplies and equipment and notify appropriate person when supplies are low, out on loan or broken. Utilize time effectively to achieve productivity standard, including utilizing low census time when patient load does not support full productivity. - Participate in quality and patient safety initiatives. Identify potential areas for improvement including processes that could be streamlined or revised to improve patient satisfaction. Identify potential safety hazards that may create problems for patients and/or staff and take appropriate actions. Participate in departmental meetings, contributing ideas or feedback. Qualifications: - Graduate from a NBRC approved Respiratory Therapist program is required. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified. - Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT), required - Current license as Registered Respiratory Therapy in the state of practice is required. - Ability to obtain Respiratory Therapist License in Montana. - Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers is required. - Specific certifications as required (i.e. PALS, ACLS, NRP) is required. - One (1) years of hospital experience including critical care as Therapist, highly preferred. - (ACLS/NRP/PALS as appropriate for unit or service. Location: Good Samaritan Hospital, Holy Rosary Hospital, Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital, Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital, Platte Valley Hospital, Saint Joseph Hospital, St. Marys Regional Hospital, St James Hospital Work City: Denver Work State: Colorado Scheduled Weekly Hours: The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $7.25 - $999.99 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 package here. 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. At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process. All positions subject to close without notice.

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