Respiratory Therapist RRT

Respiratory Therapist - Hiring Now at UCHealth summary:
The Respiratory Therapist provides direct patient care in a clinical setting, managing ventilator support and airway management using evidence-based respiratory therapy protocols. This onsite, night-shift role requires accredited certification, relevant state licensure, and ongoing certifications such as ACLS and BLS. UCHealth offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a supportive workplace focused on quality care and diversity.
UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central - Colorado Springs, CO
Department: Respiratory Therapy
Work Schedule: PRN, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Nights
This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option
Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
ACLS, PALS, and NRP within first year of hire on ongoing thereafter for all.
BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

Provides top of scope practice in direct patient care environment utilizing respiratory therapy protocols and best practices to promote optimized care
Models proficiency through precepting those new to healthcare and/or UCHealth
Contributes to secure safety and quality at the point of care
Respiratory Therapist:
Clinical ladders encourage internal growth and promotional opportunity through implantation of various clinical and process improvement projects at the unit, division, regional or system level.
In small, personal ways through human connection. UCHealth offers a Three 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 three years' employment.
Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
~Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options
~ 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
~ Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year

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