Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT

bannerhealth; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hire On Incentive Available

Weekend shift differential

Job summary

Banner Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist in Greeley, CO, to deliver respiratory care across care settings. The role supports training and professional development within the department and welcomes candidates at all experience levels.

Schedule includes full-time 36 hours/week with three 12-hour day shifts and rotating weekends; weekend differential applies. A $10,000 hire-on incentive is available for eligible applicants.

Qualifications

• NBRC credential as Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Associate or technical degree required
• Experience welcomed but not required; training provided

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care as prescribed by physicians and practitioners.
• Manage mechanical ventilators and adjust settings to optimize patient outcomes.
• Perform pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing per policy.
• Assess patients and adjust therapy based on response and evolving condition.
• Document treatments accurately in patient records.
• Collaborate with nursing and medical teams to implement care plans.

Skills

RRT NBRC

Respiratory care

Education

Associate or technical degree

Job description

Primary City/State:Greeley, Colorado

Department Name:Respiratory Thrpy-Hosp

Work Shift:Day

Job Category:Clinical Care

$10,000 Hire On Incentive Available!*

The future is full of possibilities. At Banner Health, we're excited about what the future holds for health care. That's why we're changing the industry to make the experience the best it can be. If you're ready to change lives, we want to hear from you.

North Colorado Medical Center has been a leader in providing the latest health care facilities, technology and service to Weld County, northern Colorado and our surrounding multi-state region for more than 100 years.

As a Registered Respiratory Therapist, you will bring your experience and passion for health care to our Northern Colorado Team! You will be an active and engaged change agent; dedicated to the needs of our patients and families. Steadfast to safe, kind, effective, efficient, evidenced-based and high-quality clinical care, outcome focused and solution oriented.

We are seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist to play a vital role in our mission to deliver exceptional respiratory care to our patients. We welcome candidates at all experience levels, including those new to the field. We are committed to providing comprehensive training and professional development opportunities within our department and look forward to supporting your career growth at Banner Health.

Schedule:Fulltime | 36 Hours/WeekThree 12 hour shifts per week from 6:30am-7:00pm including rotating every 3rd weekend.Weekend and holiday rotations are required in this role. Enjoy a flat rate $1.50/hour weekend shift differential when applicable.

*If selected, the recruiter will provide eligibility criteria for the sign-on bonus

Banner North Colorado Medical Center is a 378-bed Level II trauma center and acute care facility with over 3000 employees. Our hospital offers an array of inpatient and outpatient services including medical, pediatric, obstetric, orthopedic, surgical, heart, cancer, and critical care. As a regional medical center, we provide community-based and specialty services for a service area that includes southern Wyoming, western Nebraska, western Kansas, and northeastern Colorado. In order to provide the most compassionate and innovative care possible, we bring together state-of-the-art technology and an exceptional team of health care professionals. The Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center is amongst Northern Colorado's leading cancer diagnosis and treatment facilities for the healthcare professional, our Greeley, Colorado location offers access to a wide variety of recreational activities in an inviting, close-knit community.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position independently provides respiratory care, pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing to patients in a variety of health care settings.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Performs all basic modalities of respiratory care as prescribed by physicians and/or licensed independent practitioners in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
2. Applies and manages mechanical ventilators in collaboration with physicians and/or licensed independent practitioners, recommending adjustments to improve clinical condition, patient comfort and to expedite the weaning process.
3. Assembles, disassembles, operates, maintains, troubleshoots, cleans and performs adjustments in the applications of durable medical equipment and circuitry used in the delivery of respiratory care as prescribed in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
4. Performs pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing as prescribed in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
5. Performs patient assessments and evaluates patient response to care provided, making recommendations to physicians regarding the plan of care, appropriate use of respiratory therapy and modification of therapy as clinical condition changes. Documents therapy provided in an accurate and complete manner in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
6. Communicates and collaborates with resource staff in formulating care plans, recommendations for change in therapy and identification/resolution of problems.
7. May supervise department staff.
8. Independently provides respiratory care, pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing to patients in a variety of health care settings. May be assigned to a variety of areas throughout the system where respiratory care is needed. Internal customers: All levels of nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: Physicians and their office staff, payers, community agencies and regulatory agencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Associate or technical degree.

Proof of having passed the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). RRT required for all new