Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistFull-TimeAlamosa CO USSalary Range: BR To BR HourlyA sign-on bonus and relocation assistance may be available for this must be willing to relocate to a rural areaSan Luis Valley Health is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our patient focused Respiratory Therapy Team! San Luis Valley Health offers competitive pay and 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 X-ray all basic bronchial hygiene and therapeutic procedures to include: IPPB Incentive Spirometry EZ-PAP HHN CPT bland aerosol administration humidification therapy O2 therapy CPR basic/advanced airway maintenance smoking cessation education and asthma EKGs EEGs PFTs Mobile Cardiac Telemetry Holter and Event Monitor and maintains an organized medical record and utilizing clinical forms and EMR for 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 low-cost copays and deductibles all without high out-of-pocket a generous amount of Paid Time Off and Sick Leave in your first year 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 life and disability insurance benefits for full-time employees with the opportunity to purchase additional coverage at low to your benefit package with a variety of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts and care of yourself with our free on-site 24-hour employee health center and discounts to a selection of local fitness/recreational learning by utilizing our education program benefits to foster your growth and back to the community with multiple opportunities throughout the year to volunteer with our own non-profit SLV Health Foundation and other SLV- and community-sponsored on cell-phone 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. Alamosa CO is:2 hours south of Pueblo CO3 hours south of Colorado Springs CO4 hours south of Denver CO2 hours north of Santa Fe NM3.25 hours north of Albuquerque NM Alamosa CO is located in the San Luis Valley of ColoradoAlamosa population 10kSan Luis Valley region population 50k Top 5 Reasons to Choose SLVH as your Next Employer... 1. You Will Fit Right In! Enjoy the family-friendly 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 four-season 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 year-round performances and festivals including the Creede Repertory Theater and the annual Alamosa Art walk.

Shift: Position Summary Respiratory Therapist (Full-Time Day Shift) This full-time Respiratory Therapist position is scheduled for 12-hour day shifts from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM working three shifts per week. Workdays are variable and will include rotating weekends as needed to support departmental coverage. On-Call Requirements: The role includes on-call responsibilities 2 3 days per week based on departmental needs and staffing coverage. On-call expectations may vary week to week. This position requires flexibility reliability and the ability to support a dynamic cardiopulmonary team in both scheduled and emergent care needs.

Specialty Type: Cardiopulmonary

Sub Specialties: Respiratory Therapy

General Certifications : ACLS BLS/BCLS PALS NRP

Respiratory Certifications : RRT CRT

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