Respiratory Therapist Job in Fort Collins at UCHealth

Job Overview

Respiratory Therapist job in Fort Collins is open at UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital for a qualified Respiratory Therapist who is ready to support direct patient care in an onsite clinical setting.

This PRN role is based in the PVH RT department and works day shifts. The position gives the successful candidate the chance to use respiratory therapy protocols, support patient care, and work closely with a multidisciplinary team.

UCHealth also offers a career ladder for this role. As employees gain more experience, skills, and responsibility, they may have the opportunity to move through different levels of growth and pay.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist will support patient care by using respiratory therapy knowledge, clinical judgement, and safe care practices.

Main duties include:

• Providing direct patient care using respiratory therapy protocols
• Applying best practices to support better patient outcomes
• Working with a multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Supporting evidence-based care
• Prioritising patient wellness and patient-centred care
• Supporting safety and quality at the point of care
• Precepting staff who are new to healthcare or new to UCHealth
• Working in a fast-paced and innovative clinical environment
• Managing ventilator integration
• Supporting adaptive pulmonary care
• Providing airway management across multiple levels of care

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• Registered Respiratory Therapist, RRT, through the National Board for Respiratory Care, NBRC
• State licensure, if required by law
• ACLS within 1 year of hire
• NRP within 6 months of hire
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer
• BLS or CPR card in hand before the start date
• BLS or CPR card must be valid through sixty days of hire

Career Growth

UCHealth provides a structured career ladder for this position. This gives Respiratory Therapists a clear path to grow their skills, responsibilities, and pay over time.

The clinical ladder also supports internal growth and promotion through clinical and process improvement projects at unit, division, regional, or system level.

Recognition and Pay Support

UCHealth offers recognition and pay-related benefits that may include:

• 3-year incentive bonus
• Annual merit pay increase
• Annual market reviews to help keep base pay aligned with market standards

The 3-year incentive bonus is designed to recognise employee contributions to quality, patient experience, organisational growth, financial goals, and tenure.

Work Arrangement

Onsite role. This position does not offer a hybrid or remote option.

Pay

$31.61 – $47.41 per hour

Pay is based on the applicant’s relevant experience.

Job ID

381282

Health and Wellbeing Benefits

UCHealth offers a total rewards package that supports employee wellbeing.

Benefits include:

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 24/7 mental health and wellbeing support for employees and dependents
• Discounted gym memberships
• Fitness resources
• Free Care.com membership
• Accident insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Group legal plan
• Identity theft protection
• Pet insurance
• Auto and home insurance
• Employee discount programs
• Paid time off
• Paid family and medical leave, including Colorado FAMLI
• Leaves of absence
• Employer-provided basic life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment coverage
• Buy-up coverage options
• Employer-provided short-term disability
• Employer-provided long-term disability
• Disability buy-up coverage option

Retirement and Savings

Retirement and savings benefits include:

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent day care
• Health savings account available when enrolled in a high-deductible medical plan

Education and Career Development

UCHealth supports professional and personal growth through education and development opportunities.

Support may include:

• Access to academic degree and certificate programs
• Up to 100% tuition, books, and fees paid by UCHealth for specific educational degrees
• Other programs that may qualify for up to $10,000 per year prepaid by UCHealth
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year for eligible programs
• Access to virtual courses, seminars, and internal professional development opportunities
• Free support for employees navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Help submitting federal student loans for forgiveness

Why Join UCHealth?

UCHealth focuses on improving lives through patient care, professional growth, and employee wellbeing.

This role is a good fit for a Respiratory Therapist who wants to work in a hands-on clinical setting, build experience through a structured career ladder, and contribute to safe, high-quality care at Poudre Valley Hospital.

How to Apply

Interested applicants can apply for the Respiratory Therapist role at UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins.

Applicants should review the full job requirements and make sure they meet the required respiratory therapy, certification, and licensing standards before applying.