Respiratory Therapist - Emergency Department

Overview Department: Respiratory Care Main FTE: Full Time, 0.9, 72 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Nights Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program. Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider. NRP obtained within 1 year if assigned to NICU; tracked on unit. Previous experience in technologically complex clinical settings managing ventilator integration to adaptive pulmonary support and airway management throughout multiple levels of care. 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. Models proficiency through precepting those new to healthcare and/or UCHealth. 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. Professional Development 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. UCHealth offers a Three 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 three years’ employment. Benefits Medical, dental and vision coverage (including coverage for eligible dependents) 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. Free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi. EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr UCHealth