Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Full Time Permanent

UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center - Steamboat Springs, CO
Department: YVMC Respiratory
Work Schedule: PRN, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Flex
This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option
Provides care for patients with respiratory disorders.
Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care. Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices. Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance.
Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community resources.
Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
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Health and well-being
Medical, dental and vision coverage.
Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.
Retirement and savings
~Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.
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