Respiratory Therapist: Critical Care with Relocation Help

CommonSpirit Health; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist in Colorado Springs to join a multidisciplinary team delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care across clinical departments.

You will perform respiratory procedures, assess patients, and implement individualized care plans while collaborating with physicians to improve health outcomes. A strong commitment to performance improvement and clinical excellence is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Education Program (CoARC, JRCRTE, or CAAHEP).
• CRT by NBRC.
• BLS - American Heart Association.
• ACLS - American Heart Association - current or within 6 months of hire.
• PALS - American Heart Association - current or within 6 months of hire.
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program - current or within 6 months of hire.

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 CPR and emergency care by airway maintenance, cardiac support, and other assistance as needed to expedite patient and physician needs.
• Performs diagnostic testing including ABGs, PFTs, EKGs, cardiac tests, bronchoscopy, and pulse oximetry.
• Develops care plans from thorough assessment via protocol criteria or physician orders.
• Provides patient and family education and teaching.

Skills

Respiratory therapy experience

NICU-trained

PALS experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited RT Education Program (CoARC/JRCRTE/CAAHEP)

NBRC CRT certification

BLS - American Heart Association

ACLS - American Heart Association

PALS - American Heart Association

NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program

Job description

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist in Colorado Springs to join a multidisciplinary team delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care across clinical departments.

You will perform respiratory procedures, assess patients, and implement individualized care plans while collaborating with physicians to improve health outcomes. A strong commitment to performance improvement and clinical excellence is essential.