Respiratory Therapist

Location: UCHealth Greeley Hospital – Greeley, CO Department: GH RT Work Schedule: Full Time, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Nights Pay: $31.61 - $47.41 / hour, dependent on relevant experience This position is onsite; no hybrid or remote option available. 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. ACLS and NRP required within 6 months of hire. PALS & NRP required within 6 months of hire. BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer; BLS/CPR card must be good for at least 60 days after hire. Responsibilities Provide top of scope practice in a direct patient care environment utilizing respiratory therapy protocols and best practices to promote optimized care. Partner with a multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional care outcomes. Prioritize wellness, patient perspective, and evidence‑based practice. Model proficiency through precepting new healthcare staff. Embrace new knowledge in a fast‑paced, innovative clinical environment. Contribute to ensuring safety and quality at the point of care. Practice in a technologically complex clinical setting managing ventilator integration and airway management across multiple levels of care. Engage in clinical ladders encouraging internal growth and promotional opportunities through project implementation at unit, division, regional, or system levels. Benefits 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 buy‑up options. Employer‑provided short‑term and long‑term disability with buy‑up options. 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution. Potential 457(b) plan. Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available with 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 per year pre‑paid for other programs or up to $5,250 annual tuition reimbursement. Access to LinkedIn Learning and internal professional development. Assistance with Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Recognition & Performance 3‑Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure. Annual Merit Pay Increase based on performance excellence. Annual market reviews to ensure pay competitiveness. UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the diverse talents and perspectives that equal employment inclusion offers. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to making employment decisions based on valid requirements, and we do not discriminate based on any prohibited characteristic. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities, unless they impose undue hardship on the organization. UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days until a top applicant is identified. #J-18808-Ljbffr