Job ID81574

　　LocationAurora, Colorado;Highlands Ranch

　　Full/Part TimeFull-Time

　　Regular/TemporaryRegular

　　Why Work at Children's....

　　Here, it's different. Come join us.Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcareexcellence for more than 100 years.Here, the nation's brightest nurses, physicians, scientists,researchers, therapists, and care providers are creating the future ofchild health. With an optimist's outlook, a trailblazing spirit, and acelebrated history, we're making new strides every day.We've been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses CredentialingCenter and are consistently recognized among the nation's top 10 pediatrichospitals by U.S. News & World Report.As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families fromall over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals,11 specialty care centers, 1,300+ outreach clinics and more than10,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatriccare specialties.Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the bestpossible care to each child and family we treat.That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access,advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with differentidentities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know wecan see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects thediversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diversetalent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help usone day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comesthrough oA career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, andmotivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Here, it'sdifferent.

　　Job Overview

　　The Respiratory Therapist (RT) provides family-centered care asdemonstrated byrecognizing the patient, family and/or designee as a fullpartner in providing compassionate and coordinated care based on respect forpatient's preferences, values, and needs. The RT assumes an active rolein clinical education of patients, families, and staff; and functions asa role model within respiratory and inter-professional teams, fostering opencommunication, mutual respect, teamwork, and shared decision-making to achieve

　　Additional Information

　　Department: South Campus Respiratory TheraHours per week: 36, eligible for benefitsShift: NOC-South Campus- Night ShiftsRotating weekends and holidays

　　Qualifications

　　Education: Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy/ Care is required atthe time of hire. Bachelor's degree in preferred.Experience: Minimum of one (1) year experience delivering respiratorytherapy/careCertification(s):Certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the NationalBoard of Respiratory Care (NBRC)Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers from the American HeartAssociationPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 90 days of hireAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) for Healthcare Providers from theAmerican Heart Association required within 90 days of hire if working inMedical/Surgical and/or Emergency DepartmentAchievement and maintenance of a National Board for Respiratory Care(NBRC) credentialed as a Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care Specialist(RRT-NPS) or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) ifworking in an Ambulatory setting preferred.Licensure(s): State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies(DORA) Respiratory Therapist license

　　Responsibilities

　　POPULATION SPECIFIC CARENeonate - 30 days to 1yrToddlers - >1yr to 3yrsPre-Schoolers - >3yrs to 5yrsSchool age - >5yrs to 13yrsAdolescent - >13yrs to 18yrsAdult - >18yrs to 65yrsESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSAn employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all the followingessential functions. These examples do not include all the functions which theemployee may be expected to perform.Assesses and evaluates unit delivery of patient and family centered care,incorporating the respiratory process while providing developmentallyappropriate, culturally sensitive, evidence-based care within a definedclinic environment.In an Ambulatory setting, performs all Respiratory diagnostics to includebut not limited to Pulmonary Function Testing (spirometry, lung volumes,helium-dilution, DLCO), Bronchoprovocation-Exercise Induced andMethacholine Challenges), Impulse oscillometry, Bronchoscopy Assist,