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Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Respiratory Therapist (RT)

National Jewish HealthDenver, Colorado, United States, 80202
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

National Jewish Health is seeking a skilled and compassionate Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join our top-tier team, dedicated to making a lasting impact on patients' lives. This role offers the opportunity to help patients breathe easier in an environment that emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.

Why This Role Stands Out :

  • Work-Life Balance : Enjoy a schedule with no nights, and limited hours on weekends and holidays, allowing for a healthy personal and professional life.
  • Collaborative Environment : Partner with expert respiratory therapists, providers, and nursing colleagues to deliver outstanding care.
  • Outpatient Focus : Provide care to medically stable patients in an outpatient setting with scheduled appointments.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Deliver high-quality respiratory care services in accordance with ATS, AARC, and CAP standards.
  • Educate patients on managing respiratory conditions to enhance their health and quality of life.
  • Collaborate on discharge planning and optimize respiratory care treatments.
  • Maintain and manage respiratory equipment and supplies for safe and effective use.
  • Contribute to quality improvement initiatives to advance the care patients receive.

    • Why Choose National Jewish Health?

    This role offers the chance to collaborate with a supportive and knowledgeable team dedicated to improving patient outcomes. With a focus on outpatient care and innovative respiratory therapies, the position provides opportunities for professional growth and a meaningful career.

    Position Summary

    Responsible and accountable for performing quality respiratory care procedures in accordance with the standards set forth by the Thoracic Society (ATS), the American Association of Respiratory Therapy (AARC) and College of American Pathologists (CAP). Ensures the optimal application of respiratory care therapeutic modalities on all clinical units and ambulatory care settings and to help provide education to patients with a wide variety of respiratory disorders. This position works within interdisciplinary teams to provide safe and personalized care for the patient to include discharge planning as needed.

    Essential Duties

  • Performs high quality respiratory care services to assist the physician in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease in accordance with ATS, AARC and CAP standards.
  • Provides appropriate and safe direct patient care and education, while meeting current standards of care for the practice, patient education, awareness of disease process, compliance with medical treatment and improvement of the health and quality of life of the patient.
  • Prepares and completes all required documentation in a thorough and accurate manner.
  • Participates in quality improvements processes on an on-going basis.
  • Participates in discharge planning for patients with complex respiratory needs. Consults with members of the multidisciplinary patient care team to initiate, monitor and modify effective respiratory care modalities to produce desired treatment outcomes.
  • Responds to Rapid Response and code blue emergencies within the facility.
  • Maintains respiratory equipment and supplies and coordinates disinfection of equipment. Works with outside vendors as needed to handle equipment needs.
  • Performs all assigned Pulmonary Physiology Diagnostic procedures in accordance with ATS and departmental guidelines.
  • Performs work safely in accordance with department safety procedures. Operates equipment safely and reports any unsafe work conditions or practice to supervisor.

    • Other Duties

  • Performs Respiratory Care and Pulmonary Physiology procedures as assigned.

    • Competencies

  • Accountability : Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success and inspires others to commit to goals; demonstrates a commitment to National Jewish Health.
  • Attention to Detail : Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time. Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
  • Coaching and Teaching Others : Providing timely guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge / skill areas needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem.
  • Peer Relationships : Interacts with others in a constructive, positive, and respectful manner, regardless of individual differences. Assists team members or co-workers in achieving personal goals and completing assignments.
  • Patient Relations : Meeting patient and patient family needs; taking responsibility for a patient’s safety, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes; using appropriate interpersonal techniques to resolve difficult patient situations and regain patient confidence.
  • Peer Relationships : Interacts with others in a constructive, positive, and respectful manner, regardless of individual differences. Assists team members or co-workers in achieving personal goals and completing assignments.
  • Initiative : Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.
  • Decision Making : Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.

    • Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility

    None

    Travel

    None

    Core Values

  • Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time.
  • Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others.
  • Be well groomed, appropriately for your role and wear ID Badge visibly.
  • Be in compliance with all departmental and institutional policies, the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and completes NetLearning by due date annually.
  • Promotes a workplace culture based on mutual respect and merit, where all individuals are treated fairly and provided with equal opportunity to contribute to the mission and goals of the institution.
  • Adheres to safe working practices and at all times follows all institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures.
  • Wears appropriate PPE as outlined by the infection control policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrates compliance with all state, federal and all other regulatory agency requirements.

    • Minimum Qualifications

  • Education : Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy required. BS in Respiratory Therapy or related field preferred.
  • Work Experience : None
  • Special Training, Certification or Licensure : Registered or certified Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care required. Current license with the State of Colorado required. CPR / BLS required. ACLS certification is required (within 90 days of employment) PALS certification preferred.

    • Salary Range : $33.32 - $44.07

    Benefits

    At National Jewish Health, we recognize that our outstanding faculty and staff are the essence of our organization. For every aspect of health care, our employees are our greatest asset. With that in mind, we have designed a valuable, comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

  • Comprehensive Medical Coverage : Multiple Cigna health plans for Colorado, regional office and remote employees. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available to pair with some plans.
  • Paid Time Off : Generous PTO accruals to use for vacation and sick days, and six paid holidays, all compliant with Colorado state sick leave regulations.
  • Dental & Vision Plans : Coverage effective the first of the month after hire.
  • Retirement Savings : 403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years.
  • Wellness Incentives : Earn up to $200 annually for preventive health activities.
  • Tuition Reimbursement : Up to $5,250 annually for full-time and part-time employees.
  • Child Care Assistance : Childcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) with annual employer contribution.
  • Loan Forgiveness : Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
  • Disability & Life Insurance : Employer-paid plans and optional buy-up choices.
  • Voluntary Benefits : Full suite of coverage options such as Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Plan
  • Exclusive Discounts : Savings on local services, insurance, and RTD bus passes.

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