Respiratory Therapist Traveler Nights

UCHealth; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UCHealth is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist for night shifts at their Highlands Ranch location. The role involves patient care, monitoring therapy responses, and policy evaluations. Successful candidates will hold relevant certifications and have strong critical thinking skills.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage

403(b) with employer matching

Paid time off, family and medical leave

Employer-paid life and disability coverage

Wellness benefits

Education benefits for employees

Qualifications

• 1-year experience required.
• NRP certification needed.
• BLS certification from recognized body required.

Responsibilities

• Delivers and assesses therapy, monitors patient condition.
• Evaluates respiratory care policies based on outcomes.
• Educates patients and families about illnesses.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

CO RRT State licensure

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Base pay range

$50.00/hr - $50.00/hr

Description

Location: UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital, US:CO:Aurora

Department: Respiratory Therapist

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

Shift: Nights

Pay: $50.00 per hour plus travel package/stipend

13 week assignments available - extension options

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• CO RRT State licensure
• 1-year experience
• NRP
• BLS - BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date.
  
  

At UCHealth, We Improve Lives

Job Duties

• Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices. Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance.
• Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment utilizing appropriate protocols.
• Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community resources
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast paced environment, and take appropriate action. Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
  
  

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 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
  
  

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 affirmative action/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, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. 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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