Respiratory Therapist

CommonSpirit Health; Cañon City (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance up to $8,000

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team at St. Thomas More Hospital in Canon City, CO. You will perform respiratory procedures, assessments, and individualized care plans, collaborating with physicians and staff to improve patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes performance improvement, clinical excellence, and patient-first care in a fast-paced environment. Eligible relocation assistance and professional certifications are highlighted in the

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Delivers respiratory care procedures to patients in general, acute, critical care, and emergency areas.
• Performs therapeutic modalities including monitoring, medication delivery, ventilation management, expansion therapy, and bronchial hygiene.
• Assists in CPR and emergency care with airway management, cardiac support, and team coordination.
• Performs diagnostic testing including ABGs, PFTs, EKGs, bronchoscopy, and pulse oximetry.
• Develops care plans from assessments via protocol criteria or physician order.
• Provides patient and family education and teaching.

Skills

Culturally competent care

Patient-centered care

Education

Respiratory Therapy Program (CoARC/JRCRTE/CAAHEP)

Tools

CRT NBRC

BLS - American Heart Association

ACLS - American Heart Association

PALS - American Heart Association

NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Respiratory Therapist, you will join a multidisciplinary team providing evidence-based, compassionate care across all clinical departments. You will serve as a vital partner to physicians and staff to ensure the highest standards of respiratory excellence and patient-centered outcomes.

Every day you will perform essential respiratory procedures, conduct thorough patient assessments, and implement or adjust individualized care plans to optimize treatment efficacy. You will also provide culturally competent care while collaborating with clinical teams to improve overall patient health outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you will need a strong commitment to performance improvement and clinical excellence in a fast-paced environment. Your ability to integrate professional expertise with a patient-first approach will be essential to supporting our organizational mission.

• 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.

Benefits

• We are offering up to $8,000 relocation assistance to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements

Required

• High School Diploma/ G.E.D.
• Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Education Program, i.e. CoARC, JRCRTE, or CAAHEP
• CRT by NBRC
• Basic Life Support- American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support- American Heart Association- Current ACLS certification from upon hire or obtain within 6 months of hire (for locations in Kansas, ACLS is required within 1 year of hire/transfer date).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support- Current PALS certification upon hire or obtain within 6 months of hire
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program- Current NRP certification upon hire or obtain within 6 months of hire

Preferred

• Associate's Degree
• One (1) year of respiratory therapy experience

Where You'll Work

St. Thomas More Hospital, a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital, is the cornerstone of health care services for Fremont County and surrounding southern Colorado communities. St. Thomas More offers 24 hour emergency and trauma services; inpatient acute care; intensive care; labor, delivery, and nursery care; multi-modal diagnostic imaging; inpatient and outpatient surgical services; rehabilitation services; cardiopulmonary rehab and diagnostics; sleep studies; an infusion center; wound care; and a community blood bank. We are on a mission to provide high quality care with zero harm to patients and employees. Our board-certified physicians specialize in emergency medicine, internal medicine, urology, bariatric services, obstetrics/gynecology services, general surgery, orthopedic surgery and osteopathic treatment. Employees of St. Thomas More enjoy the camaraderie of a close-knit community hospital, the relaxed feel of small-town life and an affordable cost of living in a town rich in culture and historic architecture. Located about 50 miles from Colorado Springs at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and the mouth of the Royal Gorge, locals and visitors alike enjoy this area for some of the state's best hiking, wildlife, rafting, camping, fishing, climbing, and mountain biking. Canon City has an assortment of restaurants, and breweries, and Farmer's Markets in the summer months.

Pay Range

$29.44 - $48.57 /hour