Respiratory Therapist Senior

Children’s Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 52,817 - 79,239; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off

403b employer match

Annual employee bonus program

Professional development tools

Job summary

Children's Colorado is seeking a Senior Respiratory Therapist to lead innovative respiratory care in pediatrics. This pivotal role mentors emerging Respiratory Therapists and practices advanced care across multiple specialties.

Responsibilities include implementing quality initiatives and supporting professional development. Ideal candidates will have an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy, extensive experience, and relevant certifications. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum six years of experience delivering respiratory therapy, including three years in neonatal and pediatric care.
• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification.
• State of Colorado Respiratory Therapist license required.

Responsibilities

• Guide complex respiratory care planning during rounds and consultations.
• Lead quality and patient safety initiatives.
• Support onboarding of new Respiratory Therapists.

Skills

Mentoring

Evidence-based practice

Clinical resource identification

Quality improvement

Patient safety

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy/Care

Tools

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Job description

Senior Respiratory Therapist: Lead, Elevate, and Transform Care

Join an APEX award–winning team driving the future of respiratory care in pediatrics! You’ll practice at the top of your profession, influence system-wide quality and safety, and mentor the next generation of Respiratory Therapists; all while working alongside a high-performing team recognized nationally for exceptional patient outcomes and professional practice.

The Respiratory Therapist (RT) Senior provides expert respiratory care and serves as a clinical resource and mentor within the department. The RT Senior practices independently across multiple specialty areas and supports evidence-based initiatives that improve patient outcomes and enhance quality and safety. This role integrates advanced clinical skills, education, and quality improvement to support professional development, optimize care delivery, and promote collaboration across the interdisciplinary team.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Functions as a clinical resource and mentor across multiple specialty areas; guides complex respiratory care planning during rounds and consultations.
• Implements and evaluates evidence-based respiratory practice, using clinical indicators and outcomes data to guide decision-making and improve patient care.
• Leads or contributes to quality and patient safety initiatives, identifying improvement opportunities and developing evidence-based solutions.
• Supports onboarding and professional development of Respiratory Therapists and students through coaching, competency assessment, and educational activities.
• Contributes to department education programs, including simulations, skills validation, and clinical training; assists in developing and delivering instructional content.
• Evaluates emerging evidence, research, and standards of care; assists in integrating new technology and therapeutic modalities into practice.
• Participates in event reviews and collaborates on action plans to enhance safety and prevent recurrence.
• Uses clinical and departmental data to identify trends, evaluate outcomes, and recommend process or workflow improvements.
• Provides input on policy, procedure, and practice guideline updates to ensure alignment with professional standards and organizational goals.
• Represents respiratory care in committees, councils, and workgroups to support consistent, high-quality practice across the organization.
• Participates in scholarly or professional activities, such as presentations, abstracts, or conference involvement.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION: Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy/Care

EXPERIENCE: Six (6) years of experience delivering respiratory therapy or respiratory care, including at least three (3) years of neonatal and pediatric experience

CERTIFICATION(S):

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).

Registered or Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT or CPFT) by the NBRC required only if performing pulmonary function diagnostic testing.

Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care Specialist (NPS) by the NBRC.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute accepted) with at least 6 months remaining before expiration.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

LICENSURE(S): State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) Respiratory Therapist license

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP(S): Active membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC).

Salary Information

Hourly Range: $38.34 to $57.52

Benefits Information

Here, you matter. As a Children’s Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children’s Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children’s Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Other Information

Department: RT Shared Services

Shift: To be discussed, various available

Eligible Incentive: This position is eligible for relocation assistance if moving from 100 miles or greater.