Respiratory Therapist - Emergency Department

Location UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion - Aurora, CO Employment Details Department: Respiratory Care Main FTE: Full Time, 0.9, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) 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. NRP obtained within 1 year if assigned to NICU; tracked on unit. PALS within 1 year if assigned to ED; tracked on unit. Advanced Cardiac Life Support. BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer before start date. BLS or CPR card must be valid for 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 across multiple levels of care. Engage in clinical ladders that encourage internal growth and promotion through implementation of various clinical and process improvement projects at the unit, division, regional, or system level. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents. 403(b) with employer matching contributions. Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI), and leaves of absence. Employer‑paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy‑up options. Employer‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability with buy‑up options. Wellness benefits. 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. Education benefits, including eligibility for 100% tuition coverage for specific educational degrees and up to $5,250 pre‑paid per year for other qualifying programs. Loan repayment assistance as part of the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Three‑year incentive bonus for employees who remain in service for three years. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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 for their 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