Respiratory therapist full time

Department: Respiratory Care Main FTE: Full Time, 0.9, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Nights Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program. Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Respiratory Therapist-Colorado NRP obtained within 1 year if assigned to NICU; tracked on unit. tracked on unit. Provides top of scope practice in direct patient care environment utilizing respiratory therapy protocols and best practices to promote optimized care Models proficiency through precepting those new to healthcare and/or UCHealth Contributes to secure safety and quality at the point of care Respiratory Therapist (new grad): ~ For our newly graduated RT's, we offer programs that provide mentoring and professional development to increase competency and proficiency at the point of care. In small, personal ways through human connection. 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. Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents ~Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options ~ Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs ~ Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi. UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. 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.