Colorado Rural Hospital- Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist CardiopulmonaryFullTimeAlamosa CO USSalary Range:$28.9200 To 40.3800 HourlyThe salary range displayed represents the typical salary of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.A signon bonus and relocation assistance may be available for this position. San Luis Valley Health is seeking fulltime and a parttime Respiratory Therapist to join our patient focused Respiratory Therapy Team! San Luis Valley Health offers competitive pay and benefits.What Youll Need: Graduate of a college or university program of Respiratory Therapy (AMA approved). Credentialed with the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) Active Colorado license in good standing. Basic Life Support (BLS).Advances Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and NRP required within 6 months of hire. Ability to perform all basic and selected advanced respiratory care therapeutic procedures as directed and monitored by appropriate personnel. What Youll Do: Able to perform advances procedures requiring appropriate level of knowledge in advanced procedures including: ventilator care suctioning artificial airway care resuscitation bedside spirometry ABG specimen collections and interpretation and chest Xray interpretation.Administers all basic bronchial hygiene and therapeutic procedures to include: IPPB Incentive Spirometry EZPAP HHN CPT bland aerosol administration humidification therapy O2 therapy CPR basic/advanced airway maintenance smoking cessation education and asthma education.Performs EKGs EEGs PFTs Mobile Cardiac Telemetry Holter and Event Monitor hookups.Utilizes and maintains an organized medical record and utilizing clinical forms and EMR for documentation.We Take Care of Our People As the largest employer in the San Luis Valley we commit to providing our employees with quality and affordable benefits to complement a fulfilling work experience and help balance life experiences and needs. To show our appreciation of your hard work we offer a competitive and comprehensive total benefits package including:Full medical dental and vision plans to suit the needs of you and your family with lowcost copays and deductibles all without high outofpocket expenses.No outofpocket cost for AirMedCare Network Membership for those enrolled in a SLV Health medical plan.Enjoy 21 days of Paid Time Off in your first year and a generous Sick Leave program with accruals starting on your first day!Start saving with Retirement plans available from day one providing up to 5% employer match after one year of employment.Free life and disability insurance benefits for fulltime employees with the opportunity to purchase additional coverage at low costs.Add to your benefit package with a variety of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts and more.Take care of yourself with our free onsite 24hour employee health center and discounts to a selection of local fitness/recreational centers.Keep learning by utilizing our education program benefits to foster your growth and development.Give back to the community with multiple opportunities throughout the year to volunteer with our own nonprofit SLV Health Foundation and other SLV and communitysponsored events.Discounts on cellphone plans ski/snowboard lift tickets Dell computers local pools Adams State University functions and more!Your family is our family so our employees and their family members have access to our employee support services including up to four free counseling sessions to assist with work/life solutions. Like to learn more Click here for more information on our employee benefits program!Top 5 Reasons to Choose SLVH as your Next Employer... 1. You Will Fit Right In! Enjoy the familyfriendly culture of a small town community as well as the vibrant diversity offered by a college town home to Adams State University and Trinidad State Junior College. Step into a simpler way of life including minimal traffic and more than 300 days of sunshine each year. 2. Get Out and Enjoy You will enjoy fourseason outdoor adventures hiking and sand boarding at the Great Sand Dunes National Park fishing gold medal waters along the Conejos River skiing at Wolf Creek Ski Area rock climbing and mountain biking just to name a few. 3. Join Our Pursuit of Excellence Through our unwavering commitment to providing superior patient care and retaining the highest quality staff you will benefit from educational and training opportunities that have paved the way for our hospital in establishing the highest standard of clinical care. 4. Take Care of Yourself Employees of San Luis Valley Health are valued and appreciated. You will find support in pursuing your personal and professional goals through our wellness and educational assistance programs volunteer opportunities and our traditional benefits package. 5. Explore Your Creative Side The San Luis Valley is home to many nationally acclaimed artists and musicians with ample opportunities to enjoy their works through yearround performances and festivals including the Creede Repertory Theater and the annual Alamosa Art walk.

Shift: Nights

Specialty Type: Cardiopulmonary

Sub Specialties: Respiratory Therapy

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