Respiratory Therapist - Emergency Department

Description Location: UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion - Aurora, CO Department: Respiratory Care Main Work Schedule: Full Time, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Nights Pay: $31.61 - $47.41 / hour, dependent on applicant's relevant experience This position is onsite only; no hybrid or remote option. Minimum Requirements Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program. Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). State licensure. NRP obtained within 1 year if assigned to NICU; tracked on unit. PALS within 1 year if assigned to ED; tracked on unit. 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 valid through sixty days of hire. Responsibilities Provides top‑scope practice in a 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. Prioritises wellness, a patient perspective and evidence‑based practice. Models proficiency through precepting those new to healthcare and/or UCHealth. Welcomes new knowledge in a fast‑paced, innovative clinical environment. Contributes to secure safety and quality at the point of care. Practises in a technologically complex clinical setting managing ventilator integration to adaptive pulmonary support and airway management throughout multiple levels of care. Engages in clinical ladders encouraging internal growth and promotional opportunity through implementation of various clinical and process improvement projects at the unit, division, regional or system level. Recognition Performance bonus: 3‑Year Incentive Bonus, paid out in October during the third year of employment. Performance‑based pay increase: Annual Merit Pay Increase, based on work performance that meets or exceeds performance standards. Market reviews: All positions reviewed annually to ensure base pay aligns with market standards with adjustments as needed. Health and Well‑being Medical, dental and vision coverage. 24/7 mental health and well‑being support for employees and dependents. Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources. Free Care.com membership. Voluntary benefits: accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programmes. Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence. New employees receive an initial PTO load with first paycheck. Employer‑provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with optional buy‑up coverage. Employer‑provided short‑term disability and long‑term disability with optional buy‑up coverage. Retirement and Savings 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution. Additional 457(b) plan may be available. Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day‑care; health savings account available when enrolled in a high‑deductible medical plan. Education and Career Growth Access to academic degrees and certificate programs, including up to 100% tuition, books and fees paid for specific educational degrees. Additional programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre‑paid or up to $5,250/year as tuition reimbursement. Access to LinkedIn Learning and internal professional development opportunities. Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness programme and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness. Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee’s scheduled work hours. UCHealth is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against qualified applicants with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable accommodations when they do not impose undue hardship. People from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified. #J-18808-Ljbffr