Sr Registered Respiratory Therapist (Nights)

1 month ago
Denver, Colorado$30.68 - $47.55/hrFull TimeRespiratory Therapy

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Denver Health as a Respiratory Therapist – Nights, Shift Differentials in United States. We are recruiting for a motivated Sr Registered Respiratory Therapist (Nights) to join our team! We are here for life’s journey.

Key Responsibilities

  • implement changes based on patient condition.
  • provide and in our determination to achieve continuous improvement so our community always has the best care.
  • provide hospital and emergency care to the public, regardless of ability to pay.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $30.68 - $47.55/hr
  • 27 days PTO.
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Denver Health in United States.

Key Skills

Mechanical VentilationAirway ManagementEndotracheal IntubationCPRArterial Blood Gas AnalysisChest X-ray EvaluationOxygen DeliveryAerosol TherapyPulmonary Hygiene TherapyNoninvasive Ventilator SupportPatient TransportRespiratory PathophysiologyDocumentationHandoff ReportInfection ControlHemodynamic Monitoring

Requirements

Candidates must have an Associate's Degree and graduation from an AMA approved School for Registration in Respiratory Care, along with 1-3 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist. Required licenses include Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from NBRC, Respiratory Therapy License (RTL) from DORA, BLS, and preferably ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications.
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Position Insights

Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Respiratory Therapy position at Denver Health is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Denver Health lists compensation for this psychologist position at $30k to $47k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $47000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Denver, Colorado.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • Transparent compensation ($30k–$47k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Mechanical Ventilation, Airway Management, Endotracheal Intubation, CPR, Arterial Blood Gas Analysis, Chest X-ray Evaluation, Oxygen Delivery, Aerosol Therapy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Senior Registered Respiratory Therapist administers safe and competent respiratory care, primarily focusing on critical care areas by monitoring mechanical ventilation, administering medications, and performing patient assessments. Essential functions include initiating and maintaining mechanica...

Benefits package: Up to 27 Paid Days Off, Immediate Retirement Plan with 9.5% Employer Contribution, Medical Plans, Free RTD EcoPass, On-site Fitness Center, Childcare Discounts, Tuition Reimbursement, Career Pathways. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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Benefits & Perks

Up to 27 Paid Days Off
Immediate Retirement Plan with 9.5% Employer Contribution
Medical Plans
Free RTD EcoPass
On-site Fitness Center
Childcare Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Pathways

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

1mo ago