Respiratory Therapist

Overview Title: Respiratory Therapist

Share your talents in providing compassionate and high quality patient care specializing in diagnostic and therapeutic services related to respiratory care, ensuring the well-being and comfort of patients while supporting the mission and goals of Gunnison Valley Health.  We need your expertise to keep our community healthy and thriving!    

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.

Benefits:

Here at Gunnison Valley Health, your good work will be rewarded.  In addition to a competitive salary, a generous and affordable medical/dental/vision plan, and a matching 401(a) there are other great perks including:

• Unique and generous benefits to include a Lifestyle Spending Account, Matched retirement starting on day 1, as well as a dependent care matching plan
• A culture that values continuing education, backed up by a robust tuition reimbursement plan.
• No traffic, and a scenic commute to the office

Requirements:

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

• Education:

  Graduate of an accredited school for Respiratory Care required.

  Willingness to grow your knowledge by enrolling in and becoming certified in a sleep technology program. Credential to be completed within one year of employment.

• Experience:

  At least five years’ experience in the acute Respiratory Care medicine to include: General Floor Care, Emergent Medical and Trauma Stabilization/Treatment, Newborn/NICU Stabilization; Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics and Pulmonary and Cardiac Rehabilitation preferred.

  1 year experience in the performance of sleep diagnostic and therapy studies preferred. 

• Licenses/Certification: Current BLS, ACLS and NRP certifications. Certified or Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Licensed to practice respiratory care in the State of Colorado. 

Responsibilities:

We are committed to improving the health of our community by delivering exceptional care and services.  As part of the team in the Cardiopulmonary Department, you will:

• Assist with all aspects of respiratory care and sleep center operations
• Provide patient education utilizing respiratory care and sleep center specific protocols
• Assess patients' respiratory status and develop individualized care plans
• Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions, treatment options, and proper use of respiratory equipment
• Work closely with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care 

Work Schedule:

Shift:  Sleep Studies are scheduled 2-3 days/ week 1900-0700.  Respiratory Services available in-house 7 days a week (0600 – 1800 and 1000-2230). Rotating call when RT not in house. Weekend day scheduling done on a rotational basis according to staffing resources.

Sleep Education Requirements (To be completed within 1 year of employment)

Successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to a certificate or associate degree with an emphasis in sleep technology OR successful completion of a sleep technology program associated with a state licensed and/or nationally accredited educational facility or equivalent experience and documented proficiency for all competencies required of a sleep technician preferred AND Certification by a nationally recognized certification board and holds either the Registered Sleep Technologist (RST), Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (PRSGT), or Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS) credential to be completed within one year of employment.

Physical Requirements:

Occasionally (1-33%) - Standing, sitting, change position, reaching, reach across midline, crouching/squatting, stooping, stairs, lifting (0-20 lbs), pushing/pulling (20-50 lbs)

Frequently (34-66%) - Carrying (0-20 lbs)

Continuously (37-100%) - Walking, handling, pinching, must be able to see with protective eyewear, must be able to hear clearly with assistance

Compensation: $31.07 - $42.00/hr, depending on experience.

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.

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

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.

Salary : $31 - $42