Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Respiratory Therapist

CommonSpirit Health; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Anthony North Hospital, part of CommonSpirit Health, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to operate hyperbaric chambers, assist physicians with treatment plans, and ensure safe daily operation and compliance with regulations.

The role requires extensive certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP, plus experience in critical care settings. You will manage patient care, perform diagnostics, and provide education to patients and families while coordinating with leadership to maintain efficient

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Education Program (CoARC, JRCRTE or CAAHEP)
• CRT by NBRC
• BLS - American Heart Association
• ACLS - American Heart Association
• PALS certification (upon hire or within 6 months for specified locations)
• NRP certification (upon hire or within 6 months for specified locations)

Responsibilities

• Delivers respiratory care procedures to patients in general, acute, critical care, and emergency areas according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Performs therapeutic modalities including patient monitoring, medication delivery, ventilation management, expansion therapy, and bronchial hygiene.
• Assists in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency care by providing airway maintenance and management, cardiac support, and other assistance as needed to expedite patient and physician needs.
• Performs diagnostic testing including ABGs, PFTs, EKGs, cardiac, bronchoscopy, and pulse oximetry.
• Develops care plan from thorough assessment via protocol criteria or directed physician order.
• Provides patient and family education and teaching.

Skills

Hyperbaric therapy

Ventilation management

Patient education

Emergency care

NRP

Education

High School Diploma / G.E.D.

Accredited Respiratory Therapy Education Program (CoARC/JRCRTE/CAAHEP)

CRT NBRC

Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Associate's Degree (preferred)

Job description

St. Anthony North Hospital, part of CommonSpirit Health, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to operate hyperbaric chambers, assist physicians with treatment plans, and ensure safe daily operation and compliance with regulations.

The role requires extensive certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP, plus experience in critical care settings. You will manage patient care, perform diagnostics, and provide education to patients and families while coordinating with leadership to maintain efficient