A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.
The Respiratory Outpatient Supervisor will work within the Pulmonary Department and oversee daily operations, assist the director with supervision of staff and department activities that provide services to all outpatients. Responsible for the efficiency, effectiveness, and utilization of the outpatient area, staff, and equipment. Maintains a smooth and cost-effective patient flow. Serves as a liaison to patients and physicians. Responsible for the oversight of inventory management and supplies. The Respiratory Outpatient Supervisor will also help to direct patient care, monitor the care being delivered, and collaborate with the Director to implement policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
Provides appropriate patient/guest care for respiratory therapy patients per department standards. Documents the patient record per departmental standards. Provides appropriate teaching or mentoring to patients, students or other ancillary professionals. Oversees daily operations of the outpatient services Assisting inpatient staff when needed. Provides appropriate respiratory therapy treatments with protocols including oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, intermittent positive pressure breathing treatments, chest physiotherapy, ventilator management, incentive spirometry, or Sputum induction
Requirements:
Associate degree, CRT or RRT with at least two (2) years of relevant experience and with at least one (1) year of leadership experience in the RT department setting. Requires current, unrestricted, Colorado licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Current
BLS. CRT
Required RRT within 2 years. NRP and ACLS are preferred.
Compensation:
$43.00 - $49.45 per hour, depending on education and experience. Discretionary bonuses, relocation expenses, merit increase, market adjustments, recognition bonuses, and other forms of discretionary compensation may be available.
Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision insurance Life Insurance Free Parking Paid time off Education assistance 403(b) with employer matching Wellness Program Additional benefits based on employment status
Additional Information:
Relocation:
Must relocate to Grand Junction, CO 81505 before starting work.
Work Location:
In-person/onsite This position will be posted through August 31, 2026 , and may remain open longer until filled. Be Extraordinary. Join Us Today! Community Hospital recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, Community Hospital is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. Community Hospital does not discriminate against any "qualified applicant with a disability" as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
