Respiratory Therapist - Emergency Department
Confidential · Lakewood, Washington · Posted Jun 28, 2026
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Description
Location: UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion - Aurora, CO
Department: Respiratory Care Main
Work Schedule: Full Time, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Nights
Pay: $31.61 - $47.41 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant‘s relevant experience
This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option
Respiratory Therapist
Provides top-of-scope practice in direct patient care environment utilizing respiratory therapy protocols and best practices to promote optimized care.
Values and effectively partners with a multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional care outcomes.
Prioritizes wellness, a patient perspective and evidence-based practice.
Models proficiency through precepting those new to healthcare and/or UCHealth.
Welcomes new knowledge in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment.
Contributes to secure safety and quality at the point 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.
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.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an 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, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. 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 the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
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