Respiratory Therapist - Hiring Now at UCHealth summary: The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care and therapies to patients at UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion, ensuring proper treatment delivery and monitoring patient responses. The role requires critical thinking, emergency response, patient education, and adherence to best practices and safety protocols. This full-time position involves rotating shifts, requires appropriate licensure and certifications, and offers a comprehensive benefits package. Department: Respiratory Therapist FTE: Full Time, 0.Shift: Rotating 00 per hour plus travel package/stipend 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 ~Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care. Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices. Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance. 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. Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

In small, personal ways through human connection. Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents ~Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options ~ 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 ~ Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year

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