Respiratory Therapist II PRN

HCA HealthONE; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) Plan with 100% match

Education support and tuition assistance

Wellbeing support services

Job summary

HCA HealthONE in Denver is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care. In this role, you will conduct diagnostic tests, administer therapies, and monitor patients on mechanical ventilation.

The ideal candidate will have a RRT credential, current Colorado Respiratory License, and at least 6 months of experience. Comprehensive benefits, including medical, 401(k) matching, and educational support, are offered.

Qualifications

• NBRC accredited RRT credential or CRT if grandfathered in.
• Current Colorado Respiratory License.
• Current BLS, ACLS certifications required; PALS preferred; NRP preferred.
• 6 months of previous experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document patient assessments.
• Administer respiratory care therapies and monitor responses.
• Assist with placement of artificial airways and mechanical ventilation.
• Respond to emergent patient situations.

Skills

Patient assessment

Respiratory therapy administration

Ventilator management

Emergency response

Education

Graduate of AMA-accredited Respiratory Therapist Program

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $34.46 - $54.06 / hour

The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. As a vital part of the patient care team, the Respiratory Therapist performs a variety of diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures and monitors patients receiving invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation.

What you will do in this role:

• You will perform and document patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure. You will conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy.
• You will administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.
• You will assist with placement of artificial airways. You will initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
• You will monitor patient for therapeutic response. You will notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.
• You will assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.
• You will respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required.

What qualifications you will need:

• NBRC accredited RRT credential or CRT if grandfathered in Current Colorado Respiratory License
• Current BLS
• ACLS certifications through AHA or ARC is required.
• PALS is preferred.
• NRP is preferred.
• Graduate of AMA-accredited Respiratory Therapist Program
• 6 months of previous experience

Benefits

HCA HealthONE Rose offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.