Respiratory Therapist

Overview

At Northern Colorado Long Term Acute Hospital, we are passionate about patient care! We provide critical care services to patients recovering from serious illnesses or injuries and has earned The Joint Commission’s Respiratory Failure Certification.

Often our patients require additional critical care services for medically complex conditions such as trauma, infectious diseases, wound healing, cardiovascular disease, stroke, amputation and ventilator weaning.

At our 20-bed hospital, we are a free-standing, long-term acute care hospital serving patients in Colorado, Wyoming and Western Nebraska

We are seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, our patients are family. Healthcare is constantly evolving, and our growing organization is devoted to ensuring that each person in our care feels safe.

Our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals is always focused on service excellence and providing top quality care at the bedside.

Employees are our priority. We are passionate about patient care and consider it a privilege to be able to provide services to patients and their family members.

Ernest Health provides a variety of benefits to all our employees including :

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• FSA and HSA (with employer matching) options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability
• Pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Tuition and Continuing Education reimbursement
• Earned Time Off

Full-Time and Part-Time Clinical positions are also eligible for :

• Clinical Career Ladder levels
• Nursing Preceptor Programs
• PCT Career Path levels
• CRRN or CCRN Certification Pay

Qualifications

Required Skills :

• Current state license as a Respiratory Therapist required.
• Current CPR Certification required.
• One (1) year recent experience in acute care setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications / Skills :

• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including : data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Demonstrates good judgment, initiative, problem solving, decision making, prioritizing and organizational skills.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and / or infection control standards.

We're located in the following states :

• Arizona
• California
• Colorado
• Idaho
• Indiana
• Montana
• New Mexico
• Ohio
• South Carolina
• Texas
• Utah
• Wisconsin
• Wyoming

Responsibilities

Evaluates and treats patients with breathing disorders. Performs lab functions. Assumes primary responsibility for all respiratory care treatments.

Integrates the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.

Posted Total Compensation

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

It’s not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $28.10 $37.82

Minimum Salary

USD $28.10 / Hr.

Maximum Salary

USD $37.82 / Hr.