Respiratory Therapist Specialist

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The Respiratory Therapist (RT) Specialist provides 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. The RT Specialist 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.

Pay Range: $31.54 - $47.31

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:

EDUCATION: Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy/ Care is required at the time of hire. Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy/Care preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of three (3) years of experience delivering respiratory therapy/care, including a minimum of one (1) year of pediatric experience, is required at the time of hire.

CERTIFICATION(S):

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.

Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) credential required within one (1) year of hire in the outpatient pulmonary function lab setting.

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association required.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association required.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 90 days of hire.

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required within 90 days of hire.

Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care Specialist (RRT-NPS) preferred by the NBRC.

LICENSURE(S): State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) Respiratory Therapist license

Job Highlights:

Functions independently in the two or more areas.

Demonstrates the ability to be Charge roles.

Assesses and evaluates unit delivery of patient and family centered care, incorporating the respiratory process while providing developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive, evidence-based care.

Role models and coaches patient and family care needs through assessing changes in patient outcomes/unit needs in the provision of care, within scope of practice.

Identifies and works to removes barriers 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 across the continuum.

Participates in designing departmental or organizational systems that support effective teamwork.

Participates in safety and quality of care projects and disseminates and incorporates into team setting.

Provides direction and support to the team.

Role models integration of evidence into practice.

Identifies need for and/or participates in the development or revision of organizational or departmental policies, procedures or practice guidelines in comparison with evidence based clinical practice.

Communicates the standard of care practices from applicable professional organization and/or association.

Identifies gaps in best practice and participates in the implementation of unit, division or organizational quality improvement; and participates with the interdisciplinary team to improve quality and safety outcomes.

Analyzes information and technology of patient, unit or organization outcomes to partner and foster communication, clinical decision making, error prevention, and care coordination.

Maintains membership of a respiratory or professional healthcare organization as required to maintain credential.

Participates in education by precepting and educating orientees, students, peers. Acts as a clinical resource and/or presents clinical programs.

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)

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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.