Job ID82864
LocationDenver;Aurora, Colorado;Broomfield
Full/Part Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Position Overview
A Front Row Seat to InnovationOur Respiratory Therapists provide family-centered care as demonstratedbyrecognizing the patient, family and/or designee as a full partner inproviding compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient'spreferences, values, and needs. They also assumes an active role inclinical education of patients, families and staff; and functions as arole model within respiratory and inter-professional teams, fostering opencommunication, mutual respect, teamwork, and shared decision-making toachieve quality patient care.Curious what a day in the life of a Respiratory Therapist looks like?This position is eligible for relocation assistance, if relocating from 100miles or greater.New Graduates: $27.68/hr.Hours per week: Full time and part time schedules available. Please chooseyour preference in the questions below.Shift: There are a variety of shifts available for this role. Pleaseidentify your preferences in the questions within the application.Make an Impact (see the impact)Qualifications:New Graduates:Education: Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy/ Care is requiredat the time of hire. Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy/Care ispreferredCertification(s):Credentialed as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the NationalBoard of Respiratory Care (NBRC)Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the NBRCwithin 12 weeks of hire.Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers from the American HeartAssociation is required at the time of hire.Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is required withinsix months of hire.Licensure(s): State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies(DORA) Respiratory Therapist licenseJob Highlights: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,Respiratory Education/care coordination.Role models and coaches patient and family care needs through assessingchanges in patient outcomes/clinic needs in the provision of care, withinscope of practice.Identifies and works to removes barriers in order to promote communication andadvocacy of patient values, preferences and expressed needs as part ofimplementation of care plan, evaluation of care and assessment ofpatient/family learning needs to the interdisciplinary team.Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate individualizedcare and education for patients/families.Follows departmental or organizational practices and procedures that supporteffective teamwork.Participates in safety and quality of care projects and disseminates andincorporates into team settingNew Graduates:Develops competencies and trains to function independently inMedical/Surgical Areas.Utilizes and documents the respiratory process to provide developmentallyappropriate, culturally sensitive, evidence based care.Identifies changes in patient outcomes in the provision of care.Guides care by clinical care guidelines, policies, and standards of carein at least one patient care unit.Elicits patient values, preferences and expressed needs as part ofimplementation of care plan, evaluation of care and assessment of patient.Initiates and coordinates individualized care and education forpatients/families across the continuum using an interdisciplinary approach.Integrates best current e idence with clinical knowledge and patient/familypreferences and values for delivery of optimal health care.
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Total Rewards and BenefitsComprehensive benefits: , 403b employer match (retirement savings),robust wellness program, education benefit to help you advance in your career.Total Rewards package: Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonusprogram that rewards eligible team members based on organizationalperformance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paidout the following April.Loan Repayment: Children's Hospital Colorado is a qualifying employer forthe federalHere, it's differentAt Children's Hospital Colorado, we know our stories are never ours andours alone. It takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possiblecare to each child and family we treat. That is in access, advancement andopportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities andbackgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We... For full info followapplication link.