Respiratory Therapists RRT

As a Respiratory Therapist RRT at Children's Hospital Colorado, you will be part of a team of dedicated, passionate professionals providing exceptional care to our pediatric patients and their families. This position requires a unique individual who is committed to the mission of Children's Hospital Colorado, and who is patient and compassionate when interacting with our youngest patients. To be successful in this role, you must possess the following qualifications:

1. Provide respiratory therapy services to pediatric patients in accordance with Children's Hospital Colorado's standards of care.
2. Develop and implement respiratory therapy care plans for pediatric patients.
3. Educate families and healthcare providers on pediatric respiratory care.
4. Monitor and evaluate patient outcomes and make necessary adjustments to respiratory therapy plans.
5. Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare personnel to ensure optimal respiratory care for pediatric patients.
6. Maintain accurate patient records and charts.
7. Monitor and maintain equipment, supplies, and medications used in respiratory therapy.
8. Participate in research and quality improvement activities related to pediatric respiratory care.
9. Perform diagnostic tests such as pulmonary function tests, blood gas analyses, and inspiratory/expiratory muscle strength tests.
10. Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Respiratory Therapists RRT in Aurora, CO, USA is $50,000 to $95,000 per year. This range includes salaries for entry-level positions, as well as more experienced professionals. The exact salary for a Respiratory Therapist RRT in Aurora, CO will depend on experience, educational background, and the specific employer.

Children's Hospital Colorado is a academic pediatric acute care children's hospital located in the Anschutz Medical Campus near the interchange of I-225 and Colfax Avenue in Aurora, Colorado. The hospital has 434 pediatric beds at its main campus in Aurora.