Respiratory Therapist – Glenwood Springs, Colorado

Are you looking for a great schedule? Work Monday – Wednesday and then off until Monday again!

Provides in-patient therapy for neonates to geriatrics on medical surgical floor, critical care, surgical services, level II nursery, the family birthplace center, and the emergency department. Under the supervision of the medical staff provides general and advanced levels of therapy, patient education. Participates as a member of the trauma and code blue teams, evaluation of CXR for endotracheal tube placement and other pulmonary clinical pathology, reviews laboratory values, fluid balance and medications. Provides Level II Nursery and pediatrics respiratory interventions and pediatric asthma and bronchiolitis management and education. Performs EKG’s, ABG’s, and bedside Spirometry.

This position is working Monday and Tuesday 12-hour days and Wednesday 12-hour nights and then off the remainder of the week until Monday!  

**PRN and day shift positions available too!**

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of a National Board of Respiratory Care accredited School of Respiratory Care
• NBRC Registry or Neonatal Pediatric Specialist Exam Experience.
  Current Colorado RT License
• Must have 1 or more years experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP certifications
• The ideal candidate for this position will have experience in and be able to perform all procedures of clinical practice e.g. Ventilator management including APRV, AVAPS and BIPAP weaning, respiratory care consults, assessments and interventions, adult intubation, arterial line insertion and bedside diagnostics. Familiarity with electronic medical record keeping systems (Meditech) helpful.

SALARY RANGE

• ‎$32.68 – $48.06/hour + evening/night shift differential (see below)
• Entry salary dependent upon education, skill-set, and experience.
• $2.25/hour evening shift differential when working a minimum of 4 consecutive hours between 3:00pm-11:30pm.
• $4.00/hour night shift differential when working a minimum of 4 consecutive hours between 11:00pm – 7:30am.
• Current monthly retention incentive $$ paid in addition to rate
• Annual Bonuses based upon organizational and individual performance.

BENEFITS

Valley View offers a comprehensive benefit package that supports our employees’ physical, emotional and financial health. 

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Annual Bonus based upon organizational and individual performance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Generous Paid Time Off accrual
• Tuition Assistance
• 401(a) and 403(b) plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount on Valley View Services
• Use of Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes