Respiratory Therapist Registered - NICU

Company: UCHealth
Location: Arvada
Posted on: January 24, 2023

Job Description:

Description

Summary:

Provides care for patients with respiratory disorders in our NICU.

Work Schedule: Full Time (72hours per two week pay period) NIGHTS

Location: University of Colorado Hospital NICU

U.S. News ranks University of Colorado Hospital as the No. 1 hospital in Colorado. Additionally, nine of our specialties are ranked among the nation's best with a national ranking of in Pulmonology & Lung Surgery. University of Colorado Hospital is the region's only academic hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, Burn Center of excellence for the region, and Stroke Center. We currently have 8 adult critical care areas; Medical ICU, Medical Surgical Progressive Care, Surgical Trauma ICU, Cardiac ICU, Neuro ICU, Covid ICU, Cardiothoracic ICU, Burn ICU and a Level 3 NICU with 50 beds.

Our NICU is a 50-bed level 3 nursery that specializes in the care of preterm and critically ill newborns. We are a regional referral center for extremely premature infants born as early as 22 weeks' gestation and provide care for babies with a variety of medical conditions. Respiratory therapists are a critical component of our multidisciplinary team, which also includes parents, providers, developmental therapists, registered nurses, and others. Our focus on family-centered care and quality patient outcomes helps promote the best care for our patients and ensures our families feel supported throughout their stay. We have the ability to have respiratory therapists who are solely in the NICU, as well as those who would like to maintain a combination of NICU and Adult care.

What UCHealth has to offer:

--- Sign-On Bonus: $15,000 for full-time RT new hires. Must have at least one year RT experience to be eligible and not employed by UCHealth in the past twelve months. 24-month commitment.
--- Retirement and Pension Plan
--- Career Advancement Ladder
--- Eligible for evening, night and weekend differential

Job Duties:

• We are looking for RRTs with a passion for our tiniest patients who have at least level 3 Neonatal ICU experience. We are offering the ability to work solely in the NICU or have a dual position with Adult and NICU patient care.
• Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices. Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance.
• Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment utilizing appropriate protocols.
• Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community resources.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
  Requirements:
  
  
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist - Nat'l.
  • Respiratory Therapist-State
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Basic Life Support
    Other information:
    
    
    • Minimum Required Education: Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
    • Required Licensure/Certification: Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). State licensure if required by law. Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider. Relevant life support certification as determined at position level.
    • Minimum Experience: None Required.
    • ADDITIONAL POSITION LEVEL CREDENTIAL INFORMATION: ACLS within 1 year of hire; NRP within 6 mos of hire
    • BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire. All life support certification cards must be issued by either the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer. (American Red Cross for the Professional Rescuer is only good upon hire and all renewals will need to be through an American Heart Association sanctioned course.)
      
      The pay range for this position is: $29.54 - $44.31 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. An annual bonus may be paid to eligible employees based upon organizational and individual performance.
      
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