Respiratory Therapist - $28-41 per hour
Company: UCHealth (Colorado)
Location: Aurora
Posted on: October 26, 2024
Job Description:
UCHealth (Colorado) is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a job
in Aurora, Colorado.Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: Ongoing
- 40 hours per week
- Employment Type: StaffDescription Location: UCHealth Anschutz
Inpatient Pavilion, US:CO:AuroraDepartment: Respiratory Care
MainFTE: Full Time, 0.9, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)Shift:
Nights Pay: $27.61 - $41.41 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's
relevant experienceSummary:Provides care for patients with
respiratory disorders.Responsibilities:Delivers and assesses
response to ordered therapy per plan of care. Monitors, records,
and communicates patient condition as appropriate. Evaluates
respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes,
current research, and best practices. Responds to codes and calls
for emergent assistance. Assesses patient condition and delivers
appropriate treatment utilizing appropriate protocols. Educates the
patient and family about the patient's illness and provides
information about community resources.Within scope of job, requires
critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to
work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced
environment and take appropriate action.Requirements:-
Credentials:Essential:* Basic Life Support* Registered Respiratory
Therapist - Nat'l.* Respiratory Therapist-State* Cert
RespiratoryTherapist* Advanced Cardiac Life Support* Certified
Respiratory Therapist - Nat'l - Other information:Minimum Required
Education: Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
Required Licensure/Certification: Certified as a Respiratory
Therapist (CRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
For those hired 12/1/21 and after, Registered Respiratory Therapist
(RRT) within 2 years of hire. State licensure if required by law.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider. ACLS Healthcare
Provider Certification within one year of hire. Additional
certification requirements as defined at the position/department
level. Minimum Experience: None Required. - IF APPLICABLE: BLS
through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross
CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start
date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.We
improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and
discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in
all ways, we improve lives.UCHealth invests in its
Workforce.UCHealth offers a Five Year Incentive Bonus to recognize
employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient
experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with
UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid
out in October following completion of five years'
employment.UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and
comprehensive total rewards package:- Full medical, dental and
vision coverage - Retirement plans to include 403(b) matching -
Paid time off. Start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your
bank - Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional
buy-up coverage options - Tuition and continuing education
reimbursement - Wellness benefits - Full suite of voluntary
benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance -
Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be
eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth
for specific educational degrees. Other programs may also qualify
for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition
reimbursement each calendar yearLoan Repayment:- UCHealth is a
qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness
(PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance
navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans
for forgiveness through Savi.UCHealth always welcomes talent. This
position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top
applicant is identified.UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the
rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and
diversity can offer our institution. As an affirmative action/equal
opportunity employer, UCHealth 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. UCHealth 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.Who We Are (uchealth.org)UCHealth (Colorado) Job ID
#247010. Posted job title: Respiratory Therapist CertAbout UCHealth
(Colorado)30,000+ Employees. One Mission. At UCHealth, we're
looking for those who are talented, inspired and up for a challenge
-- those who don't shy away from big emotional investments and
daily opportunities to improve lives. We welcome those who
naturally gravitate toward our inclusive community that celebrates
our differences, our individuality and our similarities. Here, we
are dedicated to putting patients first, excellence and integrity.
For those individuals called to join our team, we want you to find
more than just a career here. We want you to make extraordinary
possible.Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Continuing Education
- 403b retirement plan
- Pet insurance
- Sick pay
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Benefits start day 1
- Discount program
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