Respiratory Therapist - $10,000 Sign-On

Grand River Health; Rifle (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay range: $30.52 - $40.00/hour

Shift differentials: $2–$4/hour nights

Sign-On: $10,000

Comprehensive benefits, PTO

Perks: discounts on wellness and local

Job summary

Grand River Health in Rifle, CO is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our patient care team. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and professionals to deliver high-quality respiratory care in a community-focused hospital setting.

Responsibilities include ventilator management, ABG analysis, and emergency interventions, with ongoing professional development and a strong emphasis on patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Two years of RT experience preferred.
• Colorado licensure required.
• BLS certification required and must be maintained throughout employment.
• ACLS and PALS must be obtained within six months of employment and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on respiratory care including ventilator management, arterial blood gas analysis, therapeutic gas administration, and emergency interventions.
• Follow specified treatment parameters when providing care and operating equipment.
• Read and interpret prescriptions, measure arterial blood gases, and review patient information to assess condition.
• Determine appropriate treatment methods, duration, precautions, medications, and dosages—ensuring alignment with physician orders.
• Monitor patient responses to therapy including vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes; promptly consult with physicians if adverse reactions occur.
• Play a key role in rapid response and code situations, including artificial respiration, external cardiac massage, and CPR assistance.
• Conduct electrocardiograms (ECGs/EKGs).
• Use professional judgment and experience to plan and accomplish patient care goals.
• Maintain a manageable workload with fair scheduling practices to support work-life balance.

Skills

Two years’ experience (preferred) as a

Colorado licensure

BLS certification

ACLS and PALS within 6 months

Education

Graduate of an approved course of respiratory care

Tools

Ventilator management

ABG analysis equipment

Job description

Respiratory Therapist
Grand River Health | Rifle, CO

At Grand River, we are more than a hospital - we areneighbors taking care of neighborsproudly serving residents of Western Colorado and beyond. Our supportive culture is built onrespect,friendliness, and ashared commitment to exceptional patient care.

What You’ll Do

As a Respiratory Therapist, you’ll be a vital member of our patient care team, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional respiratory care.

• Deliver hands-on respiratory care including ventilator management, arterial blood gas analysis, therapeutic gas administration, and emergency interventions.
• Follow specified treatment parameters when providing care and operating equipment.
• Read and interpret prescriptions, measure arterial blood gases, and review patient information to assess condition.
• Determine appropriate treatment methods, duration, precautions, medications, and dosages—ensuring alignment with physician orders.
• Monitor patient responses to therapy including vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes; promptly consult with physicians if adverse reactions occur.
• Play a key role in rapid response and code situations, where your expertise and quick decision-making make an immediate differenceincluding artificial respiration, external cardiac massage, and assistance with CPR.
• Conduct electrocardiograms (ECGs/EKGs)
• Use professional judgment and experience to plan and accomplish patient care goals.
• Enjoy a manageable workload with fair scheduling practices designed to support work-life balance.

Who We’re Looking For

• Must be a graduate of an approved course of respiratory care.
• Certified Respiratory Therapists and Registered Respiratory Therapists may be considered.
• Must have current licensure with the State of Colorado.
• Must have current BLS certification and must maintain current status throughout employment.
• ACLS and PALS certifications must be obtained within six months of employment and maintained throughout employment.
• Minimum of two years’ experience as a practicing Respiratory Therapist preferred.

What We Offer

Our total rewards package includes

• Pay Range: $30.52 - $40.00/hour (based on experience)
• Shift Differentials:$2–$4/hour for nights and weekends
• Sign-On: $10,000 Sign-on Bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits:Medical, dental, vision, PTO from day one, extended illness time, retirement plan with match, and more
• Perks:Payroll deductions for hot springs, gyms, ski passes, pet insurance, access to outdoor recreation, and more!

Compensation may vary outside this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience.

Position is open until filled unless posted otherwise.

Why Join Grand River Health?

As a special taxing district, we are accountable to our community, allowing us to prioritizeexceptional patient-centered careover financial bottom lines.Our main hospital campus is located in picturesque Rifle, Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services, along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live, the atmosphere ofa caring and friendly communityhas been preserved amidst a steady growth of population.

OUR MISSION:

To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION:

To be our communities’ first choice in quality healthcare.