Respiratory Therapist Job in Steamboat Springs, CO

Respiratory Therapist Job in Steamboat Springs is available with UCHealth at Yampa Valley Medical Center. This PRN position provides respiratory care to patients with respiratory disorders while supporting treatment, patient education, emergency response, and clinical care. The role is onsite in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, with a flexible shift schedule and hourly pay of $31.61 to $47.41, depending on relevant experience.

Job details

Department: YVMC Respiratory

Job Type: PRN

Job ID: 419495

Work Schedule: PRN, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Flex

Salary: $31.61 – $47.41 per hour

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Pay is dependent on the applicant’s relevant experience. This position does not offer a hybrid or remote work option.

Job summary

The Respiratory Therapist provides care for patients with respiratory disorders. The position involves assessing patient conditions, delivering ordered respiratory treatments, monitoring patient responses, documenting care, and communicating changes in patient conditions as appropriate.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver ordered respiratory therapy according to the established plan of care and assess the patient’s response to treatment.
• Monitor, document, and communicate patient conditions as appropriate.
• Assess patient conditions and provide appropriate treatment using established protocols.
• Respond to emergency codes and calls for assistance when required.
• Evaluate respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.
• Educate patients and their families about illnesses and provide information about available community resources.
• Apply critical thinking and decisive judgment within the scope of the position.
• Work effectively with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Take appropriate action based on patient needs and clinical circumstances.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• State licensure.
• NRP, ACLS, and PALS certification within six months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association or CPR for the Professional Rescuer through the American Red Cross.
• BLS or CPR certification must be presented with the card in hand before the start date and must remain valid through sixty days of hire.

Employee recognition and rewards

UCHealth considers its employees its number one asset and provides a comprehensive total rewards program focused on professional success and personal well-being.

Performance bonus

UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure.

The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid in October during the third year of employment.

Performance-based pay increase

The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds established performance standards through UCHealth’s evaluation process. The increase also accounts for increased experience, skills, and cost of living.

Market reviews

UCHealth reviews all positions annually to ensure base pay remains aligned with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted when necessary to remain competitive.

Health and well-being benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits, including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plans, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Paid family and medical leave, including Colorado FAMLI.
• Leaves of absence.
• New employees receive an initial PTO load with their first paycheck.
• Employer-provided basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

• 403(b) retirement plan with an 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 (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

UCHealth provides access to academic degree and certificate programs to support professional and personal growth.

• Up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees may be paid by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
• Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000 per year prepaid by UCHealth or up to $5,250 per year through tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, including thousands of virtual courses and seminars.
• Internal professional development opportunities.
• Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.

Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee’s scheduled work hours.

About the workplace

UCHealth focuses on improving lives through learning, healing, discovery, and human connection. The organization welcomes talented professionals and provides opportunities for employees to develop professionally while contributing to patient care.

This position will remain open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the official UCHealth by clicking on the Apply button below. recruitment process for Respiratory Therapist – Steamboat Springs, Job ID 419495.