Respiratory Therapist - Emergency Department

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 per 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. 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 good through sixty days of hire. Responsibilities Provide top‑of‑scope practice in a direct patient care environment utilizing respiratory therapy protocols and best practices to promote optimized care. Value and effectively partner with a multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional care outcomes. Prioritize wellness, a patient perspective, and evidence‑based practice. Model proficiency through precepting those new to healthcare and/or UCHealth. Welcome new knowledge in a fast‑paced, innovative clinical environment. Contribute to secure safety and quality at the point of care. Practice in a technologically complex clinical setting managing ventilator integration to adaptive pulmonary support and airway management throughout multiple levels of care. Participate in clinical ladders encouraging internal growth and promotional opportunity through implantation of various clinical and process improvement projects at the unit, division, regional or system level. Benefits Performance bonus: 3‑Year Incentive Bonus for employee contributions. Annual Merit Pay Increase for performance exceeding standards. Annual market reviews to align base pay with market standards. 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, employee discount programs. Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence. Employer‑provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with optional buy‑up. Employer‑provided short‑term and long‑term disability with optional buy‑up. 403(b) plan with employer matching; optional 457(b) plan. Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day‑care; health savings account when enrolled in a high‑deductible plan. Access to academic degrees and certificate programs; up to 100% tuition, books and fees paid for specific degrees; up to $10,000/year pre‑paid or up to $5,250/year tuition reimbursement. Access to LinkedIn Learning and internal professional development. Assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and federal student loan forgiveness. Equal Opportunity Employer 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