Respiratory Therapist - Emergency Department
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onPennsylvania Street, North Capitol Hill, Denver, Colorado, 80274, United States
About the Team
At UCHealth, we improve lives in big ways through learning, healing, and discovery, and in small, personal ways through human connection. Our Respiratory Care team operates within a dynamic, technologically complex clinical environment at the UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion in Aurora, CO. We prioritize wellness, a patient perspective, and evidence-based practice to deliver optimized care.
About the Role
As a Respiratory Therapist on our Nights shift, you will provide top-of-scope practice in a direct patient care environment. You will manage ventilator integration, adaptive pulmonary support, and airway management across multiple levels of care. This role requires partnering effectively with a multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional care outcomes while contributing to safety and quality at the point of care.
We value professionals who model proficiency by precepting those new to healthcare and who welcome new knowledge in our fast-paced, innovative setting. The role offers opportunities for internal growth through our clinical ladders, allowing you to implement various clinical and process improvement projects at the unit, division, regional, or system level.
Why Join UCHealth
UCHealth invests in its workforce through a comprehensive total rewards package and a Three Year Incentive Bonus designed to recognize contributions to quality, patient experience, organizational growth, and financial goals. We also support your financial future as a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, providing free assistance navigating the process.
Equal Opportunity
UCHealth always welcomes talent and recognizes the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. We do not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability and will make reasonable accommodations when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Pennsylvania Street, North Capitol Hill, Denver, Colorado, 80274, United States
Denver, Colorado
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleManage ventilator integration and adaptive pulmonary support
- check_circlePartner with multidisciplinary teams to achieve exceptional care outcomes
- check_circlePrecept new healthcare professionals and model clinical proficiency
- check_circleImplement clinical and process improvement projects
- check_circleContribute to safety and quality initiatives at the point of care
- check_circleProvide top-of-scope respiratory therapy in direct patient care environments
- check_circlePerform airway management across multiple levels of care
Requirements
- verifiedGraduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
- verifiedRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC
- verifiedState licensure
- verifiedBasic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider
- verifiedAdvanced Cardiac Life Support
- verifiedNRP within 1 year if assigned to NICU
- verifiedPALS within 1 year if assigned to ED
Benefits & Perks
check_circleMedical, dental, and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependentscheck_circle403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributionscheck_circlePaid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave, and leaves of absencecheck_circleEmployer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up optionscheck_circleEmployer-paid short term and long-term disability with buy-up coverage optionscheck_circleThree Year Incentive Bonus for contributions to quality, patient experience, and tenurecheck_circle100% tuition, books, and fees paid for specific educational degreescheck_circleTuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for qualifying programscheck_circleFederal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program assistancecheck_circleVoluntary benefits including flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discounts
