Senior Respiratory Therapist – Lead Care & Innovation

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

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.