Respiratory Therapist

CommonSpirit Health; Frisco (CO); Sur place; USD 44 000 - 73 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Relocation assistance up to $8,000

Résumé du poste

St. Anthony Summit Hospital in Frisco, CO seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide evidence-based respiratory care across departments and collaborate with physicians to improve patient outcomes.

The role involves patient assessments, care plan development, and education for patients and families, with a focus on performance improvement in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and CRT by NBRC.
• ACLS and PALS certifications required or obtained within stated timelines.
• High school diploma or GED required; associated degree preferred.

Responsabilités

• Deliver respiratory care procedures per policy across departments.
• Perform monitoring, medication delivery, ventilation management, expansion therapy, bronchial hygiene.
• Assist CPR and emergency care including airway management and cardiac support.
• Conduct ABG, PFT, EKG, bronchoscopic testing and pulse oximetry.
• Develop care plans from assessments and physician orders; educate patients and families.

Formation

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Respiratory Therapy Education Program (CoARC/JRCRTE/CAAHEP)

NBRC CRT certification

BLS - American Heart Association

ACLS - American Heart Association (within 6 months/1 year as noted)

PALS - American Heart Association

NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program

Description du poste

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.

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

Job 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. Anthony Summit Hospital is a Level III trauma center serviced by Flight For Life Colorado. We are nationally recognized as a multiple-time recipient of the Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award for Patient Experience, and we were named a Top 100 Hospital in the U.S. by IBM Watson Health in 2018. We also are a Pathway to Excellence-designated hospital, recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as being one of the best hospitals for nurses to work. We provide a full range of medical specialties and health care services to Summit County and the surrounding region, including surgical, emergency/trauma, critical care, birth center, orthopedics, breast care, digital mammography, breast MRI, radiology and imaging, infusion therapy, nuclear medicine, cardiology, oncology, Summit Sleep Disorders Center, Ear Nose and Throat (ENT), gastroenterology and Total Joint Replacement. We proudly provide convenient care where you live, work and play - that's why visitors and residents alike can count on us for emergent and urgent medical services. In addition to 24/7, Level III emergency care at St. Anthony-Summit Hospital in Frisco, we have three emergency mountain clinics at the base of the Breckenridge, Copper Mountain and Keystone resorts, as well as urgent care and primary care available from CMG High Country Healthcare clinics in Frisco, Breckenridge and Silverthorne.

Pay Range

$32.38 - $53.43 /hour

We are an equal opportunity employer.