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Respiratory Therapist - Womens and Infants - Nights

Company: UCHealth
Location: Parker
Posted on: November 15, 2023

Job Description:

Description Summary: We are looking for RRTs with a passion for our tiniest patients who have at least level 3 Neonatal ICU experience. We are offering the ability to work solely in the NICU or have a dual position with Adult and NICU patient care. Our NICU is a 50-bed level 3 nursery that specializes in the care of preterm and critically ill newborns. We are a regional referral center for extremely premature infants born as early as 22 weeks' gestation and provide care for babies with a variety of medical conditions. Respiratory therapists are a critical component of our multidisciplinary team, which also includes parents, providers, developmental therapists, registered nurses, and others. Our focus on family-centered care and quality patient outcomes helps promote the best care for our patients and ensures our families feel supported throughout their stay. We have the ability to have respiratory therapists who are solely in the NICU, as well as those who would like to maintain a combination of NICU and Adult care. Work Schedule: FULL TIME NIGHTS Responsibilities: Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate. Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices. Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance. Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment utilizing appropriate protocols. 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 judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action. Requirements: --- Basic Life Support - BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire. All life support certification cards must be issued by either the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer. (American Red Cross for the Professional Rescuer is only good upon hire and all renewals will need to be through an American Heart Association sanctioned course. --- Registered Respiratory Therapist - Nat'l. --- Respiratory Therapist-State Preferred cert Neonatal Resuscitation Program - within 6 months of hire Advanced Cardiac Life Support - within 1 year of hire Minimum Required Education: Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program. The pay range for this position is: $29.54 - $44.31 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. A great opportunity to join our Respiratory Therapy team In addition to our world class benefits listed below, our RTs also: --- Tuition programs to pay for moving your ASRT to a BSRT --- Experience career progression within the RT job family through the STAR program --- Use the Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) technology --- Cross train to work with our tiniest patients in our level 3 Neonatal ICU --- Can participation in Virtual RT program up to one day per week. UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package: Full medical, dental and vision coverage Retirement plans to include pension plan and 403(b) matching Paid time off. Start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options Tuition and continuing education reimbursement Wellness benefits 5-year incentive bonus Full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may also qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year Loan Repayment: UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi. At UCHealth, we do things differently We believe in something different: a focus on the individuality of every person. In big ways and small, we exist to improve the extraordinary lives of all those we serve. As Colorado's largest and most innovative health care system, we as a team deliver on the commitment to provide the best possible experience for our patients and their families. We foster a true human connection and give people the freedom to live extraordinary lives. A career at UCHealth is more than a job, it's a passion. Going beyond quality requires the perfect balance of talent, integrity, drive and intellectual curiosity. We are looking for individuals who recognize, like us, that the world of medicine is ever-changing and are motivated to do what is right, not what is easy. We support creativity and curiosity so that each of us can find the extraordinary qualities within ourselves. At UCHealth, we'll do everything in our power to make sure you grow and have a meaningful career. There's no limits to your potential here. University of Colorado Hospital U.S. News ranks University of Colorado Hospital as the No. 1 hospital in Colorado. Additionally, nine of our specialties are ranked among the nation's best with a national ranking of 2 in Pulmonology & Lung Surgery. University of Colorado Hospital is the region's only academic hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, Burn Center of excellence for the region, and Stroke Center. We currently have 8 adult critical care areas; Medical ICU, Medical Surgical Progressive Care, Surgical Trauma ICU, Cardiac ICU, Neuro ICU, Covid ICU, Cardiothoracic ICU, Burn ICU and a Level 3 NICU with 50 beds. Be Extraordinary. Join Us Today UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. UCHealth does not discriminate against any "qualified applicant with a disability" as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization. UCHealth offers a Five Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of five years' employment AF123

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