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Children's Hospital Colorado Respiratory Therapist New Graduates in Denver, Colorado
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Job ID89027
LocationDenver;Aurora, Colorado;Broomfield
Full/Part Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
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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? Click here! 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 here!) 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 usi g an interdisciplinary approach. Integrates best current evidence with clinical knowledge and patient/family preferences and values for delivery of optimal health care.
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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... For full info follow application link.