Job Information
Children's Hospital Colorado Respiratory Therapist Specialist in Aurora, Colorado
Job ID86611
LocationAurora, Colorado
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Why Work at Children's....
Here, it's different. Come join us. Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years. Here, the nation's brightest nurses, physicians, scientists, researchers, therapists, and care providers are creating the future of child health. With an optimist's outlook, a trailblazing spirit, and a celebrated history, we're making new strides every day. We've been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and are consistently recognized among the nation's top 10 pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families from all over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals, 11 specialty care centers, 1,300+ outreach clinics and more than 10,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric care specialties. Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat. That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through o A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Here, it's different.
Job Overview
The Respiratory Therapist (RT) Specialist provides family-centered care as demonstrated byrecognizing the patient, family and/or designee as a full partner in providing compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient's preferences, values, and needs. The RT Specialist assumes an active role in clinical education of patients, families and staff; and functions as a role model within respiratory and inter-professional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, teamwork, and shared decision-making to achieve quality patient care.
Additional Information
Department Name: Respiratory Therapy - Inpatient - Anschutz Job Status: Fulltime - 72 hours per pay period Shift: Nights - 6:45pm - 7:15am
Qualifications
EDUCATION: Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy/ Care is required at the time of hire. Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy/Care preferred. EXPERIENCE: Minimum of three (3) years of experience delivering respiratory therapy/care, including a minimum of one (1) year of pediatric experience, is required at the time of hire. EQUIVALENCY: None CERTIFICATION(S): Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required. Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) required only if working in an outpatient/ambulatory area. Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) required only if performing pulmonary function diagnostic tests. Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association required. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 90 days of hire. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required within 90 days of hire. Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care Specialist (RRT-NPS) preferred by the NBRC. LICENSURE(S): State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) Respiratory Therapist license.
Responsibilities
POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE Neonate - 30 days to 1yr Toddlers - >1yr to 3yrs Pre-Schoolers - >3yrs to 5yrs School age - >5yrs to 13yrs Adolescent - >13yrs to 18yrs Adult - >18yrs to 65yrs ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Functions independently in the two or more areas . Demonstrates the ability to be Charge roles. Assesses and evaluates unit delivery of patient and family centered care, incorporating the respiratory process while providing developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive, evidence-based care. Role models and coaches patient and family care needs through... For full info