Day/night rotation.  3, 12 hour shifts and every other weekend.  Day shift starts at 6:30 AM, night shift starts at 6:30pm. 

Respiratory Therapists at DHMC are responsible for administering respiratory therapy care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of cardiopulmonary system, under the general direction of the Physician and Supervisor, and by prescription.  Assigned duties are carried out according to policies and procedures approved by the Medical Director, with minimal or indirect supervision, often requiring independent decisions.  The registered therapist will assume primary responsibility for critical care areas and sole responsibility for ICN.