Respiratory Therapist
Company: UCHealth
Location: Broomfield
Posted on: March 12, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
Description Summary:Provides care for patients with respiratory
disorders.Work Schedule: Full Time FlexResponsibilities:Delivers
and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care.
Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as
appropriate. Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures
based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.
Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance. Assesses
patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment utilizing
appropriate protocols. 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. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and
take appropriate action.Requirements:Minimum Required Education:
Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.Minimum
Experience: None Required.Required Licensure/Certification:
Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board
for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Colorado RT licensure. Basic Life
Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider - 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 good through sixty days of hire. All life support certification
cards must be issued by either the American Heart Association or
the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer. (American
Red Cross for the Professional Rescuer is only good upon hire and
all renewals will need to be through an American Heart Association
sanctioned course.) PALS within 30 daysACLS within 1 yearThe pay
range for this position is: $29.54 - $44.31 / hour. Pay is
dependent on applicant's relevant experience.UCHealth offers a Five
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 five years' employment.UCHealth offers their
employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards
package:Full medical, dental and vision coverageRetirement plans to
include pension plan and 403(b) matchingPaid time off. Start your
employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bankEmployer-paid life and
disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage optionsTuition
and continuing education reimbursementWellness benefits5 year
incentive bonusFull suite of voluntary benefits such as identity
theft protection and pet insuranceEducation benefits for employees,
including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books
and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
Other programs may also qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by
UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar
yearLoan Repayment: UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the
federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth
provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program
to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through
Savi.At UCHealth, we do things differentlyWe believe in something
different: a focus on the individuality of every person. In big
ways and small, we exist to improve the extraordinary lives of all
those we serve. As Colorado's largest and most innovative health
care system, we as a team deliver on the commitment to provide the
best possible experience for our patients and their families. We
foster a true human connection and give people the freedom to live
extraordinary lives. A career at UCHealth is more than a job, it's
a passion.Going beyond quality requires the perfect balance of
talent, integrity, drive and intellectual curiosity. We are looking
for individuals who recognize, like us, that the world of medicine
is ever-changing and are motivated to do what is right, not what is
easy. We support creativity and curiosity so that each of us can
find the extraordinary qualities within ourselves. At UCHealth,
we'll do everything in our power to make sure you grow and have a
meaningful career. There's no limits to your potential here.Be
Extraordinary. Join Us Today!UCHealth recognizes and appreciates
the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment
and diversity can offer our institution. As an affirmative
action/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, creed, color, religion, gender,
national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability,
sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic
information or veteran status. 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.
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