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Description Location: UCHealth Estes Valley Medical Center - Estes Park, CO Department: EVMC Respiratory TherapyWork Schedule: Full Time, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Days Pay: $31.61 - $47.41 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experienceThis position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote optionCareer Ladder: UCHealth offers a structured way for you to grow your skills, responsibilities, and pay in this position. As you gain experience and expertise, you will have the opportunity to move through different levels of this career ladder. Minimum Requirements:Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program. Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by 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 with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire. At UCHealth, We Improve LivesPicture yourself on a dynamic team improving lives in the following way(s):Provides top of scope practice in direct patient care environment utilizing respiratory therapy protocols and best practices to promote optimized careValues and effectively partners with a multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional care outcomesPrioritizes wellness, a patient perspective and evidence-based practice Models proficiency through precepting those new to healthcare and/or UCHealthWelcomes new knowledge in a fast paced, innovative clinical environment Contributes to secure safety and quality at the point of care Respiratory Therapist:Practices in technologically complex clinical setting managing ventilator integration to adaptive pulmonary support and airway management throughout multiple levels of care. Clinical ladders encourage internal growth and promotional opportunity through implantation of various clinical and process improvement projects at the unit, division, regional or system level.Employees are our number one asset.UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program. RecognitionPerformance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out 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 performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living. Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive. Health and well-beingMedical, 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 membership.Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.Retirement and savings403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.Additional 457(b) plan may be available.Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.Education