Respiratory Therapist

UCHealth; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 43,545 - 65,312; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UCHealth is seeking a qualified Respiratory Therapist for their Highlands Ranch Hospital. This full-time position entails working nights and involves providing advanced respiratory care to patients. Responsibilities include direct patient care and collaboration with healthcare teams.

Benefits include health coverage, retirement plans, and educational assistance. Candidates must be graduates of accredited programs and hold necessary certifications. This is an onsite role with a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• State licensure required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification required.
• Current BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Provide top-of-scope practice in direct patient care using respiratory therapy protocols.
• Effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for care outcomes.
• Engage in evidence-based practice and wellness prioritization.

Skills

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification

BLS certification

Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification

PALS certification

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

Overview

Location: UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital - Highlands Ranch, CO

Department: HRH RT

Work Schedule: Full Time, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Nights

Pay: $31.61 - $47.41 per hour (dependent on experience)

This position is onsite; no hybrid or remote option.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• State licensure.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
• PALS certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification.
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer (CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire).

Responsibilities

• Provide top‑of‑scope practice in direct patient care using respiratory therapy protocols and best practices to promote optimized care.
• Effectively partner with a multidisciplinary team to achieve exemplary care outcomes.
• Prioritize wellness, patient perspective, and evidence‑based practice.
• Preceptor support for new staff and interns.
• Welcome new knowledge in a fast‑paced, innovative clinical environment.
• Contribute to secure safety and quality at the point of care.
• Practice in a technologically complex clinical setting, managing ventilator integration, adaptive pulmonary support, and airway management across multiple levels of care.
• Engage in career ladder promotion through clinical and process improvement projects at unit, division, regional or system level.

Career Growth

• Structured career ladder offers growth in skills, responsibilities, and compensation.
• Access to academic degrees and certificate programs; up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for specific degrees.
• Others may qualify for up to $10,000 per year pre‑paid or $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, internal professional development, and free assistance with Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Benefits

• Health and well‑being: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; 24/7 mental health support; discounted gym memberships; free Care.com membership; voluntary benefits (accident, critical illness, group legal, identity theft, pet, auto, home, employee discounts); paid time off, family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; basic life and accidental death coverage with buy‑up options; short‑term and long‑term disability with buy‑up options.
• Retirement: 403(b) plan with employer match; optional 457(b) plan; flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account when enrolled in a high‑deductible plan.
• Recognition: Performance bonus (3‑Year Incentive Bonus), performance‑based annual merit pay increase, and market‑reviewed base pay adjustments.

Equal Opportunity Employer

UCHealth is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements and not on race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by law. We will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities unless the accommodations would cause undue hardship.

Application Status

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified.