Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Yampa Valley Medical Center

RRT – Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics

Location: Steamboat Springs, Colorado Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Day, 3x12 hours (06:45–19:15), 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week Schedule: Various days of the week, all days available Weekends: Yes, per unit needs On-Call: Yes, per unit needs

Time Off (RTO)

• Up to 10 RTO days approved
• RTO not allowed November 22 – December 2, 2026, December 20, 2026 – January 3, 2027, and March 13–21, 2027
• Flexibility may be considered for harder-to-fill positions

Unit Information

• Small respiratory department serving neonate through adult patients in the ER, PACU, Level 2 Nursery, Med/Surg, and ICU
• 1 RT on per shift

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)
• Experience working with neonate patients
• Experience working with adult patients

Background and Identity Checks

• 7-year background check within 60 days of start, including SSN trace, Colorado state and statewide CBI, third-party education verification, FACIS III, national sex offender search, and OFAC sanctions list search. International searches not required.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 60 days of start
• Colorado CAPS check within 60 days of start (not required annual update)
• CAPS release authorization required annually, with a minimum of 5 full years of address history listed in MM/DD/YYYY format
• Driver's license or state ID, with clear copies of front and back
• E-Verify or attestation
• Proof of name change if legal name differs on older documents; certifications and licensure must match current legal name
• Candidates with gaps of 15 or more days are considered new and must meet the full requirements.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam: Required within 1 year of start and updated annually. Must be a clear statement of health signed by an MD, DO, NP, or PA. Chiropractors cannot sign.
• Fit test: Within 12 months of start and updated annually, using a 3M 1860S, 1860R, or 1870/1870+ mask. Onsite fit testing and PAPR options are available.
• Tdap: Vaccine within 10 years of start, or a signed declination within 1 year of start
• TB: Negative QuantiFERON/T-Spot or two-step PPD (2 PPDs 7–21 days apart), required within 1 year of start and updated annually. Positive TB 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 (AstraZeneca, Pfizer, or Moderna) or signed declination
• Seasonal flu: Current seasonal flu vaccine or an approved facility exemption. Declination forms are not accepted. Onsite vaccination is available.
• Drug testing: Required within 30 days of start and updated annually. Panel includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, buprenorphine, cocaine, methadone, methamphetamine, morphine, and oxycodone.
• Color blind exam (Ishihara): Must be completed in person before start date. Online testing is not accepted. Failing will not result in cancellation, and accommodations may be made.

Employment History and References

• Employment application: 3 years of employment history, including current phone number and email address. Gaps greater than 30 days must be explained. Post-graduation employment history is accepted if the candidate graduated within the last 3 years.
• Work history verification: Last 3 years of employment, including the most recent employer. Gaps greater than 30 days must be explained. Attestations are not accepted.
• References: 2 references from the last two years, one of which must be from employment within the last year. Both must be from a Charge RN, Manager, Supervisor, or above. Preceptors are acceptable.

Facility Paperwork

• Employee data sheet: Must be completed within 24 hours of signing, including middle initial and agency information