Respiratory Therapist Senior

Duties & Responsibilities

• Functions as a clinical resource and mentor across multiple specialty areas; guides complex respiratory care planning during rounds and consultations.
• Implements and evaluates evidence-based respiratory practice, using clinical indicators and outcomes data to guide decision-making and improve patient care.
• Leads or contributes to quality and patient safety initiatives, identifying improvement opportunities and developing evidence-based solutions.
• Supports onboarding and professional development of Respiratory Therapists and students through coaching, competency assessment, and educational activities.
• Contributes to department education programs, including simulations, skills validation, and clinical training; assists in developing and delivering instructional content.
• Evaluates emerging evidence, research, and standards of care; assists in integrating new technology and therapeutic modalities into practice.
• Participates in event reviews and collaborates on action plans to enhance safety and prevent recurrence.
• Uses clinical and departmental data to identify trends, evaluate outcomes, and recommend process or workflow improvements.
• Provides input on policy, procedure, and practice guideline updates to ensure alignment with professional standards and organizational goals.
• Represents respiratory care in committees, councils, and workgroups to support consistent, high-quality practice across the organization.
• Participates in scholarly or professional activities, such as presentations, abstracts, or conference involvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy/Care
• Experience: Six (6) years of experience delivering respiratory therapy or respiratory care, including at least three (3) years of neonatal and pediatric experience
• Certification(s): Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); Registered or Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT or CPFT) by the NBRC required only if performing pulmonary function diagnostic testing; Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care Specialist (NPS) by the NBRC; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute accepted) with at least 6 months remaining before expiration; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Licenses: State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) Respiratory Therapist license
• Professional Membership: Active membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)

Salary Information

Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Hourly Range: $38.34 to $57.52

Benefits Information

Here, you matter. As a Children’s Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children’s Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information.

Department

RT Shared Services

Status

Full-time, benefit eligible

Shift

To be discussed, various available