Hyperbaric Respiratory Therapist - Chamber Ops

CommonSpirit Health; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 64,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health seeks a Respiratory Therapist with deep expertise in hyperbaric oxygen therapy and chamber operation. You will ensure safe, compliant delivery of treatments, monitor patients, and support department operations under leadership while following federal/state laws, DNV, and UHMS guidelines.

You will perform respiratory care procedures, diagnostic testing, and develop care plans, while educating patients and families and contributing to a Magnet Hospital environment focused on

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited Respiratory Therapy Education Program (CoARC, JRCRTE, or CAAHEP).
• Current CRT credential (NBRC).
• BLS required; ACLS and PALS certifications current or obtained within specified timelines.
• NRP certification current or obtained within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory care procedures for general, acute, critical care, and emergency patients.
• Perform therapeutic modalities including monitoring, medication delivery, ventilation management, expansion therapy, and bronchial hygiene.
• Assist in CPR and emergency care with airway management and cardiac support.
• Perform diagnostic testing such as ABGs, PFTs, EKGs, bronchoscopy, and pulse oximetry.
• Develop care plans from assessments via protocol criteria or physician orders.
• Provide patient and family education.

Skills

Respiratory care

Ventilation management

Emergency care

Patient monitoring

Education

Respiratory Therapy Education Program (CoARC/JRCRTE/CAAHEP)

Associate's Degree (preferred)

Job description

CommonSpirit Health seeks a Respiratory Therapist with deep expertise in hyperbaric oxygen therapy and chamber operation. You will ensure safe, compliant delivery of treatments, monitor patients, and support department operations under leadership while following federal/state laws, DNV, and UHMS guidelines.

You will perform respiratory care procedures, diagnostic testing, and develop care plans, while educating patients and families and contributing to a Magnet Hospital environment focused on