Banner Health
Registered Respiratory Therapist Advanced Practitioner Pulmonary Rehab
Banner Health, Greeley, Colorado, us, 80639
Registered Respiratory Therapist Advanced Practitioner Pulmonary Rehab
Estimated Pay Range : $30.56 - $50.93 / hour, based on location, education, & experience. In accordance with State Pay Transparency Rules.
Primary City/State : Greeley, Colorado
Department Name : Cardiac Rehab-Hosp
Work Shift : Day
Job Category : Clinical Care
This outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation role focuses on empowering patients with chronic lung disease to improve their quality of life through comprehensive disease management, including exercise prescription, breathing techniques, medication compliance, and risk factor education. The position involves monitoring patient vital signs during exercise sessions, collaborating with cardiac and pulmonary exercise physiologists to lead group classes of up to 16 patients, and maintaining clear communication with healthcare teams regarding patient progress and trends.
Schedule : Tuesday and Thursday 7:30 am‑4:00 pm and Wednesday 7:00 am‑3:30 pm. No holidays, weekends, or on‑call.
Core Functions
Performs all basic modalities and advanced practice respiratory therapy, pulmonary plus cardiology diagnostic testing as prescribed in accordance with established department/hospital policies.
Performs multiple access procedures, arterial and venous; may assist in FDPAC and IAPB insertion and associated invasive cardiac outputs/profile and non‑invasive cardiac outputs as prescribed.
Applies and manages mechanical ventilators in collaboration with physicians and/or licensed independent practitioners, recommending adjustments to improve clinical condition, patient comfort, and weaning.
Assembles, disassembles, operates, maintains, troubleshoots, cleans and performs adjustments in the application of durable medical equipment and circuitry used in delivery of care.
Performs patient assessment and evaluates patient response to care provided, making recommendations to physicians/licensed independent practitioners regarding the plan of care and appropriate use of respiratory therapy.
Acts as a resource to therapists and other healthcare practitioners regarding patient status, equipment and operational issues; participates in interdisciplinary rounding.
Participates in ongoing monitoring of quality, appropriateness and effectiveness of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, and the development of policy/procedures.
May be assigned shift supervision responsibilities, support business growth and process improvements, coordinate oversight of quality and safety standards, assist with budget development, and provide operational resource management.
Provides respiratory care, diagnostic testing and advanced clinical monitoring to patients with respiratory and/or cardiac disorders; serves as a resource person and may provide leadership during assigned shifts.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate or technical degree.
Proof of having passed the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Current license in state of practice.
Certification for Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and/or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required as pertinent to the practice specialty.
In‑depth knowledge of clinical techniques, applications and equipment typically obtained through 3 years of clinical experience.
Highly effective human‑relation skills necessary to interface with patients, families, staff and other healthcare personnel.
Preferred Qualifications
Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (NPS) certification preferred for NICU and PICU specialists.
Anticipated Closing Window 2026‑04‑23
EEO Statement EEO/Disabled/Veterans. Our organization supports a drug‑free work environment.
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Primary City/State : Greeley, Colorado
Department Name : Cardiac Rehab-Hosp
Work Shift : Day
Job Category : Clinical Care
This outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation role focuses on empowering patients with chronic lung disease to improve their quality of life through comprehensive disease management, including exercise prescription, breathing techniques, medication compliance, and risk factor education. The position involves monitoring patient vital signs during exercise sessions, collaborating with cardiac and pulmonary exercise physiologists to lead group classes of up to 16 patients, and maintaining clear communication with healthcare teams regarding patient progress and trends.
Schedule : Tuesday and Thursday 7:30 am‑4:00 pm and Wednesday 7:00 am‑3:30 pm. No holidays, weekends, or on‑call.
Core Functions
Performs all basic modalities and advanced practice respiratory therapy, pulmonary plus cardiology diagnostic testing as prescribed in accordance with established department/hospital policies.
Performs multiple access procedures, arterial and venous; may assist in FDPAC and IAPB insertion and associated invasive cardiac outputs/profile and non‑invasive cardiac outputs as prescribed.
Applies and manages mechanical ventilators in collaboration with physicians and/or licensed independent practitioners, recommending adjustments to improve clinical condition, patient comfort, and weaning.
Assembles, disassembles, operates, maintains, troubleshoots, cleans and performs adjustments in the application of durable medical equipment and circuitry used in delivery of care.
Performs patient assessment and evaluates patient response to care provided, making recommendations to physicians/licensed independent practitioners regarding the plan of care and appropriate use of respiratory therapy.
Acts as a resource to therapists and other healthcare practitioners regarding patient status, equipment and operational issues; participates in interdisciplinary rounding.
Participates in ongoing monitoring of quality, appropriateness and effectiveness of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, and the development of policy/procedures.
May be assigned shift supervision responsibilities, support business growth and process improvements, coordinate oversight of quality and safety standards, assist with budget development, and provide operational resource management.
Provides respiratory care, diagnostic testing and advanced clinical monitoring to patients with respiratory and/or cardiac disorders; serves as a resource person and may provide leadership during assigned shifts.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate or technical degree.
Proof of having passed the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Current license in state of practice.
Certification for Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and/or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required as pertinent to the practice specialty.
In‑depth knowledge of clinical techniques, applications and equipment typically obtained through 3 years of clinical experience.
Highly effective human‑relation skills necessary to interface with patients, families, staff and other healthcare personnel.
Preferred Qualifications
Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (NPS) certification preferred for NICU and PICU specialists.
Anticipated Closing Window 2026‑04‑23
EEO Statement EEO/Disabled/Veterans. Our organization supports a drug‑free work environment.
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