Respiratory Therapist

UCHealth (Colorado) is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a job in Loveland, Colorado.

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing (40 hours per week)
• Employment Type: Staff
• Location: UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies, Loveland, CO
• Department: Sys Regional RT Support
• Work Schedule: Full Time, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
• Shift: Flex
• Pay: $33.82 - $50.73 / hour (based on experience)
• Position: Onsite; no hybrid or remote option

UCHealth provides a structured career ladder allowing growth in skills, responsibilities, and pay.

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• Bachelor's degree in a professional or related field (required)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• State licensure
• ACLS and NRP certificate within 6 months of hire
• BLS through AHA or American Red Cross CPR for Professional Rescuer with card in hand before start date; card must remain valid through sixty days of hire

• Provide top‑scope practice in direct patient care using respiratory therapy protocols and best practices to promote optimized care.
• Effectively partner with multidisciplinary teams to achieve exceptional care outcomes.
• Prioritize patient perspective, wellness, and evidence‑based practice.
• Precept new healthcare staff and friendly with new knowledge in a fast‑paced, innovative clinical environment.
• Contribute to secure safety and quality at the point of care.

Practice in technologically complex clinical settings managing ventilator integration to adaptive pulmonary support and airway management throughout multiple levels of care.

• 3‑Year Incentive Bonus for performance, quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure.
• Annual Merit Pay Increase for performance that meets or exceeds standards.
• Market reviews ensure base pay remains competitive.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 24/7 mental health and well‑being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources; free  membership.
• Voluntary benefits: accident and critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, employee discounts.
• Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (incl. Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence, initial PTO load with first paycheck.
• Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy‑up options; short‑term and long‑term disability with buy‑up options.

• 403(b) plan with employer matching.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent day‑care; health savings account with high‑deductible plan.

• Up to 100% tuition, books, and fees paid for specific educational degrees.
• Up to $10,000/year pre‑paid for other programs; up to $5,250/year tuition reimbursement.
• Linked In Learning, virtual courses, internal development opportunities.
• Free assistance with Public Service Loan Forgiveness navigation.

Postings are open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

UCHealth (Colorado) is a 30,000+ employee organization committed to serving patients with excellence and integrity. Our mission is to improve lives through learning, healing, and discovery. We welcome talent that values inclusion, diversity, and teamwork.

UCHealth is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to making employment decisions based on valid requirements and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, provided such accommodations do not impose undue hardship on the organization.

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