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Description 
 
Location: UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion, US:CO:Aurora
Department: Respiratory Care Main
FTE: PRN, 0.0, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Flex 
Pay: $29.54 - $44.31 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
Summary:
Provides care for patients with respiratory disorders.
Responsibilities:
Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care.  Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate. 
Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices. Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance.  
Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment  utilizing appropriate protocols. 
Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community resources.
Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
 - Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). 
 - State licensure 
 - NRP obtained within 1 year if assigned to NICU; tracked on unit.
 - PALS within 1 year if assigned to ED; tracked on unit.
 - BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.
We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.
UCHealth invests in its Workforce.
UCHealth offers a Five Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of five years' employment.
UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package:
- Full medical, dental and vision coverage
 - Retirement plans to include 403(b) matching
 - Paid time off. Start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
 - Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options
 - Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
 - Wellness benefits
 - Full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance
 - Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may also qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year
Loan Repayment:
- UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.
UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. UCHealth does not discriminate against any "qualified applicant with a disability" as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
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Location: UCHealth UCHlth Harmony Campus 2121 Harmony, US:CO:Fort Collins
Department: Harm Ambu Surg Ctr Clinical
FTE: PRN, 0.0, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Days 
Pay: $33.88 / hour. This is a prn flat rate.
Summary:
Provides radiologic imaging to patients for the purpose of diagnoses and treatment.
Requirements:
- Graduate of an approved School of Radiologic Technology program.
 - R.T. (R) from ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists). 
 - Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider.
Responsibilities:
- Performs radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures using appropriate patient positioning, technique selection, contrast media, immobilization, and radiation protection. Evaluates finished images for technical quality.     
 - Confirms physician orders. Consults with Radiologists as necessary.  Identifies patient, introduces self and explains procedure to be performed.
 - Maintains inventory of supplies in work areas.  Perform clerical procedures as needed.  Transports patients as necessary.  Orients staff as appropriate.
 - Functions as contact person for the facility Radiation Safety Program. Performs Radiation Safety Program safety monitoring and device tracking.
 - Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.
UCHealth invests in its Workforce.
UCHealth offers a Five Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of five years' employment.
UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package:
- Full medical, dental and vision coverage
 - Retirement plans to include 403(b) matching
 - Paid time off. Start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
 - Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options
 - Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
 - Wellness benefits
 - Full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance
 - Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may also qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year
Loan Repayment:
- UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.
UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. UCHealth does not discriminate against any "qualified applicant with a disability" as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
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