Registered Respiratory Therapist
Greeley, Colorado
UCHealth Greeley Hospital

RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)

Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics Location: Greeley, Colorado Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule and Logistics

• Shift: Night, 3 x 12-hour shifts (18:30-07:00), various days of the week
• Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week
• Weekends: Required per department needs
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: May float within the service line as needed, per unit. Must be comfortable working the ED, ICU, PCU, floors, birth center, and SCN.
• Return-to-office (RTO) limit: 10 RTO days maximum, approved. RTO is not allowed during November 22 to December 2, 2026; December 20, 2026 to January 3, 2027; or March 13 to March 21, 2027. Flexibility may be considered for harder-to-fill positions.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Colorado
• Registered Respiratory Therapist with 2 years of experience
• Registered Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or RQI
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or RQI
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or RQI
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)

Health Requirements

• Physical exam: Clear statement of health, signed by an MD, DO, NP, or PA (not a chiropractor), completed within 1 year and updated annually
• Fit test: Within 12 months and updated annually, using a 3M 1860S, 1860R, or 1870/1870+ mask. Onsite testing and PAPR are available.
• Tdap: Vaccine within 10 years, or signed declination within 1 year
• TB: Negative QuantiFERON/T-SPOT or 2-step PPD, within 1 year and updated annually. Positive results require a chest X-ray and TB questionnaire.
• Measles, mumps, and rubella: Positive MMR IgG titer or 2 vaccines
• Hepatitis B: Positive titer, 3-dose series, 2-dose Heplisav series, or declination
• Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines
• COVID: Proof of vaccination or signed declination. Accepted vaccines: AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Moderna.
• Influenza (2026-27): Current seasonal flu vaccine or facility-approved exemption. Declination forms are not accepted. Onsite vaccination is available.
• Drug screen: Required within 30 days of start and annually. Panel includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, buprenorphine, cocaine, methadone, methamphetamine, morphine, and oxycodone. Marijuana is not tested.
• Color blind exam (Ishihara): Must be completed before start date. Online testing is not accepted, and it cannot be done onsite. Failing does not cancel the assignment; accommodations are arranged as needed.

Background and Compliance

• Background check: 7-year check within 60 days of start, including SSN trace, state and statewide criminal searches, third-party education verification, national criminal database, sex offender search, and OFAC sanctions search. International searches are not required.
• Exclusion screening: EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 60 days of start
• Colorado CAPS release: Required annually, with 5 full years of address history listed in MM/DD/YYYY format
• Gaps in work or history: Gaps of 15 or more days are treated as a new candidate and must meet the full requirement.
• Identity and work authorization: Clear copies of front and back of driver's license or state ID; E-Verify or attestation; proof of name change if applicable

Work History and References

• Employment history: 3 years required. Gaps over 30 days must be explained. Post-graduation employment is accepted if the candidate graduated within the last 3 years.
• Work history verification: Must verify the last 3 years and include the most recent employer. Attestations are not accepted.
• References: 2 references from the last 2 years, with 1 from employment within the last year. Both must be from a Charge RN, Manager, Supervisor, or above. Preceptors are acceptable.
• Skills checklist: Required annually

Onboarding

• Employee data sheet: Must be completed within 24 hours of signing, including middle initial and agency info
• Facility modules: Must be completed within the first two weeks of the assignment