Respiratory Therapist Job at American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) (Aurora)

Respiratory Therapist

American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)

Location:
United States , Aurora

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

34.45 - 50.81 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

Respiratory Therapists provide family-centered care as demonstrated by recognizing 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. They also 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. Respiratory therapists at Children’s Colorado are an integral part of the multidisciplinary team. We rely on our RTs to drive innovative care practices and improve outcomes for our patients and families. Respiratory Therapists on our Anschutz Medical Campus work in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (CPCU), Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU), Emergency Department and in acute care (post-surgical unit, rehabilitation unit, hematology/oncology, general care and pulmonary care).

Job Responsibility:

Assesses and evaluates unit delivery of patient and family centered care, incorporating the respiratory process while providing developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive, evidence-based care within a defined clinic environment
In an Ambulatory setting, performs all Respiratory diagnostics to include but not limited to Pulmonary Function Testing (spirometry, lung volumes, helium-dilution, DLCO), Bronchoprovocation-Exercise Induced and Methacholine Challenges), Impulse oscillometry, Bronchoscopy Assist, Respiratory Education/care coordination
Role models and coaches patient and family care needs through assessing changes in patient outcomes/clinic needs in the provision of care, within scope of practice
Identifies and works to removes barriers in order to promote communication and advocacy of patient values, preferences and expressed needs as part of implementation of care plan, evaluation of care and assessment of patient/family learning needs to the interdisciplinary team
Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate individualized care and education for patients/families
Follows departmental or organizational practices and procedures that support effective teamwork
Participates in safety and quality of care projects and disseminates and incorporates into team setting

Requirements:

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy/Care is required at the time of hire
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute accepted) with at least 6 months remaining before expiration
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 90 days of hire
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 90 days of hire if working in Medical/Surgical and/or Emergency Department
State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) Respiratory Therapist license

What we offer:

Relocation assistance, if relocating from 100 miles or greater
Ample opportunities for professional growth and development
Can join a core team, such as ECMO, Flight Team, research and more
Adult to Pediatric Respiratory Therapy Fellowship for those transitioning to pediatric care

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 04, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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