Respiratory Therapist New Grad

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101092

Location

Aurora

Position Type

Regular

Regular / Temporary

Regular

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Job Overview

Our Respiratory Therapists provide family-centered care as demonstrated by recognizing the patient, family and / or designee as a full partner in providing compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient's preferences, values, and needs. They also assumes an active role in clinical education of patients, families and staff; and functions as a role model within respiratory and inter-professional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, teamwork, and shared decision-making to achieve quality patient care.

Respiratory therapists at Children's Colorado are an integral part of the multidisciplinary team. We rely on our RTs to drive innovative care practices and improve outcomes for our patients and families.

Respiratory Therapists on our Anschutz Medical Campus work in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (CPCU), Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU ) , Emergency Department and in acute care (post-surgical unit, rehabilitation unit, hematology / oncology, general care and pulmonary care).

Children's Colorado offers ample opportunities for professional growth and development. Respiratory therapists can join a core team, such as ECMO, Flight Team, research and more. RTs at Children's Colorado have also moved into management roles and became educators to train new respiratory therapists in pediatric best practices.

Are you a respiratory therapist new grad interesting in pediatric care experience? Look no further! Children's Colorado has developed an Adult to Pediatric Respiratory Therapy Fellowship to train you on everything you need to know to be successful.

Proud recipient of the Apex Recognition Award!

This position is eligible for relocation assistance, if relocating from 100 miles or greater.

New Graduates : $30.50 / hr.

Hours per week : Full time and part time schedules available.

Shift : There are a variety of shifts available for this role.

Qualifications :

• Education : Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy / Care is required at the time of hire. Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy / Care is preferred.
• Certification(s) :
• Credentialed as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the NBRC within 12 weeks of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association is required at the time of hire.
• Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is required within six months of hire.
• Licensure(s) : State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) Respiratory Therapist license

Job Highlights :

New Graduates :

Salary Information : $30.50 / hr.

Benefits Information

As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid sick leave and a robust wellness program.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

Colorado Residents : In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.