Respiratory Therapist: Growth Path & Comprehensive Benefits

UCHealth; Steamboat Springs (CO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off and family leave

Tuition assistance and degree programs

Job summary

UCHealth’s Yampa Valley Medical Center in Steamboat Springs, CO, seeks a Respiratory Therapist for an on-site, full-time role on the YVMC Respiratory team. The position features a days shift and a pay range of $31.61–$47.41 per hour, depending on experience.

A structured career ladder supports growth and higher responsibilities over time. Requirements include graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program, NBRC RRT certification, state licensure, and completion of NRP, ACLS & PALS

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC.
• State licensure required.
• NRP, ACLS & PALS within 6 months of hire.
• BLS through AHA or ARC with valid card before start date; renewals via AHA.

Responsibilities

• Manage ventilator integration and airway management across multiple levels of care.
• Provide direct patient care following respiratory therapy protocols and best practices.
• Mentor and precept new staff or students in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Skills

Ventilator management

Critical care

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapy program graduate

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

State licensure

Job description

UCHealth’s Yampa Valley Medical Center in Steamboat Springs, CO, seeks a Respiratory Therapist for an on-site, full-time role on the YVMC Respiratory team. The position features a days shift and a pay range of $31.61–$47.41 per hour, depending on experience.

A structured career ladder supports growth and higher responsibilities over time. Requirements include graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program, NBRC RRT certification, state licensure, and completion of NRP, ACLS & PALS