Description Location: UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion, US:CO:Aurora
Department: Respiratory Therapy
FTE: Full Time, 0.9, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Days or Nights
Pay: $45.00 per hour plus travel package/stipend
13 week assignments available - extension options
Minimum Requirements:- Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
- Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- State licensure if required by law.
- 1-year experience
- NRP
- BLS - BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date.
At UCHealth, We Improve LivesPicture yourself on a dynamic team improving lives in the following way(s):- Provides top of scope practice in direct patient care utilizing the nursing process
- Values a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomes
- Prioritizes wellness, a patient perspective and evidence-based practice
- Models proficiency through precepting those new to healthcare and/or UCHealth
- Welcomes new knowledge in a fast paced, innovative clinical environment
- Contributes to secure safety and quality at the point of care
We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.
UCHealth invests in its Workforce.
UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package:- Full medical, dental and vision coverage
- Retirement plans to include 403(b) matching
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options
- Wellness benefits
- Full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance
UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
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.
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Respiratory Care Therapist at UCHealth summary:
The Respiratory Care Therapist at UCHealth provides top-of-scope practice in direct patient care by utilizing the nursing process and prioritizing wellness and evidence-based practice. They are essential in a multidisciplinary team environment, enhancing patient outcomes and ensuring safety and quality at the point of care. The therapist is required to be a Registered Respiratory Therapist with relevant experience and certifications, working in a dynamic and innovative clinical setting.
Keywords:
Respiratory Therapist, patient care, healthcare, evidence-based practice, multidisciplinary team, Clinical Respiratory Therapy, RRT, BLS certification, UCHealth, wellness
