Respiratory Therapist

About the role

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option.

Responsibilities

• Provides top of scope practice in direct patient care environment utilizing respiratory therapy protocols and best practices to promote optimized care
• Values and effectively partners with a multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional care outcomes
• Prioritizes wellness, a patient perspective and evidence-based practice
• Models proficiency through precepting those new to healthcare and/or UCHealth
• Welcome new knowledge in a fast paced, innovative clinical environment
• Contributes to secure safety and quality at the point of care
• Respiratory Therapist Practices in technologically complex clinical setting managing ventilator integration to adaptive pulmonary support and airway management throughout multiple levels of care

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• PALS within 1 year of hire; NRP within 6 mos of hire
• ACLS and 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

Qualifications

• State licensure

Skills

• Proficiency in respiratory therapy protocols and best practices
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of advanced respiratory care techniques

Benefits

Includes recognition performance bonus, performance-based pay increase, market reviews, comprehensive total rewards program, health and well-being benefits, retirement and savings plans, education and career growth opportunities, and access to LinkedIn Learning and professional development opportunities.

Pay

$31.61 - $47.41 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Schedule

Full Time, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)