Hyperbaric Respiratory Therapist - Relocation Assistance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Mercy Hospital in Durango, CO is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to operate hyperbaric chambers and support hyperbaric oxygen therapy, under physician guidance and regulatory standards. You'll monitor patients, adjust therapy plans, and ensure safe, compliant delivery.

Responsibilities include delivering respiratory care, airway management, diagnostic tests, CPR support, and patient/family education. Relocation assistance is offered for eligible new hires.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Accredited Respiratory Therapy Education Program (CoARC, JRCRTE, or CAAHEP).
• CRT by NBRC.
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support - current upon hire or within 6 months (Kansas locations: within 1 year).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support - current upon hire or within 6 months.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program - current upon hire or within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Delivers respiratory care procedures to patients in general, acute, critical care, and emergency areas.
• Performs therapies including monitoring, medication administration, ventilation management, expansion therapy, and bronchial hygiene.
• Assists in CPR and emergency care with airway management and cardiac support as needed.
• Performs diagnostic testing such as ABGs, PFTs, EKGs, bronchoscopy, and pulse oximetry.
• Develops care plans from assessments and physician orders.
• Provides patient and family education.

Skills

Hyperbaric therapy

Airway management

Ventilation management

ABG/PFT/EKG testing

Patient education

CPR/ACLS/PALS/NRP readiness

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapy program (CoARC/JRCRTE/CAAHEP)

Job description

Mercy Hospital in Durango, CO is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to operate hyperbaric chambers and support hyperbaric oxygen therapy, under physician guidance and regulatory standards. You'll monitor patients, adjust therapy plans, and ensure safe, compliant delivery.

Responsibilities include delivering respiratory care, airway management, diagnostic tests, CPR support, and patient/family education. Relocation assistance is offered for eligible new hires.