Respiratory Therapist - Hiring Now
Company: UCHealth
Location: Fort Collins
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description Summary: Provides care for patients with
respiratory disorders. May be eligible for a sign on bonus Work
Schedule: Part Time Nights Responsibilities: 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:
Credentials: Essential: Basic Life Support Registered Respiratory
Therapist - Nat'l. Respiratory Therapist-State Neonatal
Resuscitation Program Advanced Cardiac Life Support Other
information: Minimum Required Education: Graduate of an accredited
Respiratory Therapy program. Required Licensure/Certification:
Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board
for Respiratory Care (NBRC). State licensure if required by law.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider. Relevant life support
certification as determined at position level. Minimum Experience:
None Required. ADDITIONAL POSITION LEVEL CREDENTIAL INFORMATION:
ACLS within 1 year of hire; NRP within 6 mos of hire 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.) The pay
range for this position is: $29.54 - $44.31 / hour . Pay is
dependent on applicant's relevant experience. An annual bonus may
be paid to eligible employees based upon organizational and
individual performance. UCHealth offers their employees a
competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the
many benefits included in this package are full medical, dental and
vision coverage; retirement plans; paid time off; employer-paid
life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage
options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; and a full
suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and
pet insurance. Our employees and their family members have full
access to our Employee Assistance Program, which includes up to 5
free counseling visits and work/life solutions, such as one free
legal consultation. In addition, other emotional counseling support
is available depending upon their need. At UCHealth, we do things
differently We 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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