Job ID83955
LocationDenver;Aurora, Colorado
Full/Part Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Position Overview
We are currently hiring for our Aurora, Broomfield and Highlands Ranchlocations. Please specify your preference when prompted in your application.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.Are you a respiratory therapist for adults looking to transition to pediatriccare? Look no further! Children's Colorado has developed an Adult to totrain you on everything you need to know to be successful.Curious what a day in the life of a Respiratory Therapist looks like?Annual Salary Range: $28.05/hr. to $42.07/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.This position is eligible for relocation assistance, if relocating from 100miles or greater.Make an Impact (see the impact)Qualifications:Respiratory TherapistEducation: 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 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 sett ng
Why Work with Us?
Total Rewards and BenefitsComprehensive benefits: , 403b employer match (retirement savings),robust wellness program,and an education benefit to help you advance yourcareeTotal 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 know we can see, treatand heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patientpopulation. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know atruly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our mostbasic calling: to heal every child who comes through our doors. It is an