Respiratory Therapist New Graduate

UCHealth; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UCHealth is seeking newly graduated Respiratory Therapists for full-time roles with night shifts. The position involves providing top-level patient care and working with multi-disciplinary teams. A competitive pay scale and comprehensive benefits package, including a sign-on bonus, are offered to support professional growth.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

403(b) with employer matching contributions

Paid time off and leave benefits

Loan repayment assistance

Education benefits including tuition reimbursement

Wellness benefits

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Certified in BLS and advanced cardiac life support.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care through respiratory therapy protocols.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams for optimal patient outcomes.
• Participate in mentoring and professional development programs.

Skills

Patient Care

Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration

Evidence-based Practice

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

BLS certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Job description

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Base pay range

$31.00/hr - $47.00/hr

Description

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Anschutz Inpt Pavilion, US:CO:Aurora

Department: Respiratory Care Main

FTE: Full Time, 0.9, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Nights

Pay: $31.61 - $47.41 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Respiratory Therapist-Colorado
• BLS - BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• NRP obtained within 1 year if assigned to NICU; tracked on unit.
• PALS within 1 year if assigned to ED; tracked on unit.
  
  

At UCHealth, We Improve Lives

Picture yourself on a dynamic team improving lives in the following way(s):

• Provides top of scope practice in direct patient care environment utilizing respiratory therapy protocols and best practices to promote optimized care
• Values and effectively partners with a multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional care outcomes
• Prioritizes wellness, a patient perspective and evidence-based practice
• Models proficiency through precepting those new to healthcare and/or UCHealth
• Welcomes new knowledge in a fast paced, innovative clinical environment
• Contributes to secure safety and quality at the point of care
  
  

Respiratory Therapist (new Grad)

• For our newly graduated RT's, we offer programs that provide mentoring and professional development to increase competency and proficiency at the point of care.
  
  

We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.

UCHealth invests in its Workforce.

UCHealth offers a Five Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of five years' employment.

UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
• 403(b) with employer matching contributions
• Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
• Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options
• Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options
• Wellness benefits
• Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs
• Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year
  
  

Loan Repayment

• UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.
  
  

UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

Who We Are (uchealth.org)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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