Colorado Department of Revenue ยท 9 hours ago
Diagnostic Procedures Tech II- Respiratory Therapist CMHHIP
Pueblo, CO
Part-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expThe Colorado Department of Revenue is seeking a Diagnostic Procedures Tech II- Respiratory Therapist to provide specialized medical and surgical support services. This part-time position involves delivering Respiratory Care and EEGs to acute and chronically ill patients, as well as coordinating care with nursing and other staff members.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Administer modalities of Respiratory Care and EEGs, as assigned to Acute and Chronically ill patients in compliance with the Physician's prescription
Assesses and records the patient's therapy as to appropriateness of therapy
Available for twenty-four-hour response when on call and available for shift work when needed
Exchange and relate to patients and staff appropriate information gathered from seminars, journals, the internet, and other resources to provide and aid in understanding the purpose of treatment and the related outcomes
Interrelate with nursing and other staff members to coordinate the overall continuum of care, and increase their awareness of the purpose and importance of Respiratory Care modalities, EEGs, and Pulmonary Functions, Apnea Link Testing, ONPO, PAP Therapy, and the results of all therapy and test results
Recommend services based on Medical Staff input, needs of the customer, cost justification, and clinical knowledge of Departmental staff
Recommend new equipment, service providers and alternatives to Medical Staff
Recommend new services to Department Director
Responds while on duty or on-call to all cardiopulmonary arrests, and initiates and maintains ventilatory support as long as assistance is required
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Education: Associate's degree from an accredited institution in Respiratory Therapy
Must be an RRT or CRT, Licensed in the State of Colorado
Experience: One year of professional experience as a Licensed Respiratory Therapist
Pre-employment physical
This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting), and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position
On call eligible
Must successfully pass a TB (tuberculosis) Test
A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process as this position is deemed to have direct contact with vulnerable persons
Preferred
Knowledge of mental illness
At least two (2) years of professional experience in clinical Respiratory care
Must be able to be on site within 20 minutes of a notification
Relevant years of state service experience
Benefits
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center
Employee Wellness program
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Company
Colorado Department of Revenue
With just under 1500 employees, the Colorado Department of Revenue oversees the Division of Motor Vehicles, the Enforcement Division, the Colorado State Lottery, and the Taxation Division.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lorri Dugan
Chief Financial Officer
Meghan Tanis
Chief Operating Officer/Deputy Executive Director
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