Respiratory Therapist

CommonSpirit Health • Colorado Springs, CO • 1d ago

Job Summary and Responsibilities

When you join our team, you will help advance modern medicine by providing your skills, experience, and commitment to compassionate care. The impact you will make in our faith-based, mission-driven culture drives the opportunity to cultivate excellence and achieve professional fulfillment united in humankindness.

As a Respiratory Therapist (RT) you will:

Perform respiratory procedures under physician direction in all patient areas.

Be responsible for patient assessments, care plans, plan implementation and evaluation and revision of therapy plan as needed.

Collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure the most effective and efficient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes.

Utilize knowledge of patient's age and cultural diversity in the provision of patient care.

Support the organization vision and mission and practices performance improvement techniques to assure the delivery of the most effective patient care.

Job Requirements

In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

1 year of respiratory therapy experience, preferred

Prior use of electronic medical records (EMR), preferred

High School Diploma required

Associates Degree preferred

Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Education Program, i.e. CoARC, JRCRTE, or CAAHEP required

Must have current state Licensure (RLT) in applicable state of employment. Must have CRT by NBRC required

BLS required from the American Heart Association

Current ACLS certification from the American Heart Association required upon hire or obtain within 6 months of hire

NRP certification and PALS certification upon hire or obtain within 6 months of hire

Physical Requirements - Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)

Where You'll Work

Think differently about the way care is given at St. Francis Hospital - Interquest! With 10 specialty-sized operating rooms, a full-service emergency department, inpatient, and critical care units, St. Francis Interquest is well-equipped for caregivers to redefine patient care and clinical efficiency. St. Francis Hospital - Interquest is the hospital of the future that will innovate patient care & clinical efficiency through state-of-the-art technology including smart patient rooms, whole-hospital telehealth, and real-time locating capabilities for equipment, patients, and employees. Caregivers will have the opportunity to work with world class specialty surgeons and enhance their skills within their specialty. Leaders will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build their own teams and cultivate a collaborative and supportive team culture. As a brand-new facility nestled in Colorado Springs, St. Francis Hospital - Interquest is designed to support our flourishing community! With 300+ days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy access places like Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado's top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you've always wanted.

Pay Range

$28.50 - $52.83 /hour

We are an equal opportunity employer.

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