Acute Care Respiratory Therapist – Sign-On, Relocation

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Vail (CO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing programs

Tuition Assistance

Parental leave (4 weeks)

Job summary

Vail Health in Colorado is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our acute care team. You will provide direct patient care on the floors and support daily operational activities while maintaining regulatory compliance.

You will perform diagnostic procedures such as EKG, pulmonary function testing and ABG analysis, training staff, and collaborating with physicians and the health care team to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Colorado Respiratory Therapist license required.
• NBRC credential required.
• BLS, ACLS, NRP, PALS certifications required.
• Two years of experience in an acute care hospital.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care on patient care floors and participates in daily operations.
• Ensures competency and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Assists with training and education for current and new staff in Respiratory Service Area.
• Maintains effective communication with patients, families, physicians and health care team.
• Performs diagnostic cardiology procedures including EKG, holter, EEG, and pulmonary function testing as competency allows.
• Draws ABG, runs samples, maintains analyzer, and interprets results per regulations.
• Participates in Trauma, Code Blue and Rapid Response situations; assists with airway setup and management.
• Provides feedback for performance reviews and resolves interdepartmental issues.
• Embraces a Just Culture and organizational values.
• Performs other duties as assigned; HIPAA compliant

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Patient care

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Vail Health in Colorado is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our acute care team. You will provide direct patient care on the floors and support daily operational activities while maintaining regulatory compliance.

You will perform diagnostic procedures such as EKG, pulmonary function testing and ABG analysis, training staff, and collaborating with physicians and the health care team to ensure continuity of care.