Respiratory Therapist New Graduates

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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.

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

New Graduates: $27.68/hr.

Hours per week: Full time and part time schedules available. Please choose your preference in the questions below.

Shift: There are a variety of shifts available for this role. Please identify your preferences in the questions within the application.

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Qualifications:

New Graduates:

• 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:

• Assesses and evaluates unit delivery of patient and family centered care, incorporating the respiratory process while providing developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive, evidence-based care within a defined clinic environment.
• In an Ambulatory setting, performs all Respiratory diagnostics to include but not limited to Pulmonary Function Testing (spirometry, lung volumes, helium-dilution, DLCO), Bronchoprovocation-Exercise Induced and Methacholine Challenges), Impulse oscillometry, Bronchoscopy Assist, Respiratory Education/care coordination.
• Role models and coaches patient and family care needs through assessing changes in patient outcomes/clinic needs in the provision of care, within scope of practice.
• Identifies and works to removes barriers in order to promote communication and advocacy of patient values, preferences and expressed needs as part of implementation of care plan, evaluation of care and assessment of patient/family learning needs to the interdisciplinary team.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate individualized care and education for patients/families.
• Follows departmental or organizational practices and procedures that support effective teamwork.
• Participates in safety and quality of care projects and disseminates and incorporates into team setting

New Graduates:

• Develops competencies and trains to function independently in Medical/Surgical Areas.
• Utilizes and documents the respiratory process to provide developmentally appropriate, 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 care in at least one patient care unit.
• Elicits patient values, preferences and expressed needs as part of implementation of care plan, evaluation of care and assessment of patient.
• Initiates and coordinates individualized care and education for patients/families across the continuum using an interdisciplinary approach.
• Integrates best current evidence with clinical knowledge and patient/family preferences and values for delivery of optimal health care.

Total Rewards and Benefits

Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 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 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.

Loan Repayment: Children's Hospital Colorado is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

Here, it's different

At Children's Hospital Colorado, we know our stories are never ours and ours alone. It takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat. That is why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through our doors. It is an ending we can only write together. Come write your story with us!

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Children's Hospital Colorado provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Please note: If you require a reasonable accommodation to assist you with the recruitment process, reach out to ADA@childrenscolorado.org.

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 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.

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Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years. We have been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and are consistently recognized among the nation's top 10 pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child.