Job ID87061

LocationDenver;Aurora, Colorado;Broomfield

Full/Part Time

Regular/TemporaryRegular

Position Overview

A Front Row Seat to Innovation Our Respiratory Therapists provide family-centered care as demonstrated byrecognizing 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. Curious what a day in the life of a Respiratory Therapist looks like? 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. Make an Impact (see the impact) 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 e idence with clinical knowledge and patient/family preferences and values for delivery of optimal health care.

Why Work with Us?

Total Rewards and Benefits Comprehensive benefits: , 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 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 in access, advancement and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We... For full info follow application link.