Respiratory Therapist, PRN Days!

Respiratory Therapist

Share your talents in assessment, diagnoses and treatment of patients.  From infants to the elderly, we need your expertise to keep our community healthy and thriving!  We are looking for the right person to join our small and specialized respiratory care team and continue with us on the journey to provide exceptional care to our patients. 

Where you’ll live:

Some define happiness by their job title and salary, while others pursue quality of life. Our community combines the best of both worlds by fostering a growing outdoor industry business hub in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. The Gunnison Valley, which includes the towns of Gunnison and Crested Butte, is a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and adventurers. We are deeply connected with our surrounding environment, neighbors and growing community. This is the kind of place where hard work is rewarded, whether that means a day on the mountain or at the office.

Requirements:

To be seriously considered for this role, you’ll need to have:

• Education: Graduate of an approved and accredited school for Respiratory Care
• Experience Have at least 2 years of experience in acute Respiratory Care medicine to include general floor care, emergent medical and trauma stabilization/treatment, newborn stabilization, cardiopulmonary diagnostics, and pulmonary and cardiac rehabilitation preferred.
• Licenses/Certification: Certified/Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care, licensed to practice respiratory care in the State of Colorado. Current BLS and NRP certifications.

Responsibilities:

We are committed to improving the health of our community by delivery exceptional care and services.  As part of the Cardiopulmonary Team you will:

• Perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Possess and demonstrate knowledge and skill in areas of respiratory care for the adult, pediatric and newborn patient.
• Communicate with patients, families and physicians and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
• Assist in the orientation and training of new clinical staff to familiarize them with administration of respiratory therapy modalities and equipment.
• Get Involved with community education and development.

Shift - Day shift

Schedule - 7am - 7pm  

Status - PRN

Compensation: $28.00 - $42.00/hr, depending on experience.

**Current GVH employees transferring departments are not eligible for the Sign N Stay Bonus

There is no deadline to apply for this position; we are accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a finalist is selected.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Gunnison Valley Health provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Benefits Eligibility

Medical, dental, vision, health care FSA, dependent care FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Account: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period in a Full Time or Part Time position are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire.

Full Time staff are automatically enrolled in 401A plan as of date of hire.

Life and AD&D insurance: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.

Short-term and long-term disability: All active employees working 60 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.

Occasionally - Standing, sitting, change position, reaching, reach across midline, crouching, stooping, stairs, lifting/lowering 50 lbs, pushing/pulling 50 lbs

Frequently – Walking, handling, pinching, carrying (0-20 lbs)

Continuously – See with corrective eyewear, hear clearly with assistance

Salary : $28 - $42