Respiratory Therapist - Steamboat Springs

Location: UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center, Steamboat Springs, CO Department: YVMC Respiratory FTE: Full Time, 0.9, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Nights Pay: $31.61 - $47.41 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience 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. Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider 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. Neonatal Resuscitation Program within 6 months of hire. Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 6 months of hire. PALS Certification within 6 months of hire. 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. Welcomes new knowledge in a fast paced, innovative clinical environment. Contributes to secure safety and quality at the point of care. Practices in technologically complex clinical setting managing ventilator integration to adaptive pulmonary support and airway management throughout multiple levels of care. Clinical ladders encourage internal growth and promotional opportunity through implantation of various clinical and process improvement projects at the unit, division, regional or system level. Family‑Friendly Support and Housing Onsite Childcare: Our GrandKids Child Care Center offers care for children aged 8 weeks to 5 years. Long Term Employee Housing: Creek's End development provides long‑term housing options for qualified employees. Stay and Play: Option for essential clinical staff to access YVMC‑based housing during assigned work shifts or series. Recreation & Fun Employee Ski Pass Program: Complimentary access to Steamboat Ski Resort. Discounted rates at Steamboat Ski Touring Center and Haymaker cross‑country ski areas. Mountain Adventure Pass: Complimentary gondola access for hiking, mountain biking or scenic views. Rodeo Pass: Complimentary tickets to Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo. Incentives and Rewards Three‑Year Incentive Bonus: recognition of employee contributions, paid annually in October after three years of employment. Competitive total rewards package: Medical, dental and vision coverage; 403(b) with employer matching; paid time off (PTO) and family and medical leave; basic life insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability; wellness benefits; voluntary benefits (flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, pet insurance, employee discounts); education benefits (100% tuition for qualifying degrees or up to $5,250 pre‑paid). Loan Repayment: UCHealth is a qualifying employer for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness; assistance navigating PSLF program. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an 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, 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr