Respiratory Therapist

Location: UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion – Aurora, CO. Department: Respiratory Care. Full‑time position (0.9 FTE, 72 hours per pay period). Shift: Nights. Pay: $31.61 – $47.41 per hour (dependent on 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 certification. NRP obtained within 1 year if assigned to NICU; tracked on unit. PALS obtained within 1 year if assigned to ED; tracked on unit. Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification. 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 Provide top‑of‑scope respiratory therapy practice in a direct patient care environment, utilizing respiratory therapy protocols and best practices to promote optimized care. Partner effectively with a multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional care outcomes. Prioritize wellness, a patient perspective, and evidence‑based practice. Model proficiency by precepting new staff members and/or UCHealth staff. Welcome new knowledge in a fast‑paced, innovative clinical environment. Contribute to secure safety and quality at the point of care. Compensation & Benefits Competitive hourly pay (see above). Three‑Year Incentive Bonus: recognizes employee contributions to quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure (payout in October following completion of three years). Benefits include: Medical, dental, and vision coverage (including eligible dependents). 403(b) plan with employer matching contributions. Paid time off (PTO) and paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI). Short‑term and long‑term disability with buy‑up coverage options. Wellness benefits: flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs. Education benefits: 100% tuition, books, and fees paid for specific educational degrees (up to $5,250 pre‑paid or reimbursed annually). Loan repayment assistance: eligible to participate in the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program with free assistance navigating PSLF through Savi. Equal Employment Opportunity 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