Respiratory Therapist II — Critical Care & Ventilation Expert

HCA HealthONE; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) with match

Education support

Paid time off

Job summary

HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's in Denver seeks a Respiratory Therapist to guide patients through routine and critical care. You'll perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, manage ventilation, and work with a collaborative team to support patient health daily.

Eligible candidates will hold NBRC-RRT/State licensure, ACLS, BCLS, and PALS within required timeframes, with ongoing access to advanced respiratory technology and mentorship, plus a stable scheduling outlook.

Qualifications

• ACLS within 30 days of employment start date.
• BCLS within 30 days of employment start date.
• PALS within 90 days of employment start date.
• NBRC-RRT certification.
• RRT/RCP-State licensure.
• Vocational school graduate.

Responsibilities

• Assessing respiratory status by performing focused exams, interpreting breath sounds and airway patency, and determining the need for respiratory interventions.
• Delivering evidence-based therapy by providing oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other treatments across emergency, critical care, and acute settings.
• Managing ventilation and airways by assisting with artificial airway placement, initiating and adjusting invasive and noninvasive ventilation, monitoring patient responses, and responding quickly to clinical changes or emergencies.
• Supporting patients and the care team by educating patients and families, serving as a clinical resource, partnering with physicians and nurses, and helping stabilize newborns during deliveries when needed.
• Maintaining equipment and safety by setting up, operating, and cleaning respiratory equipment; ensuring readiness and preventive maintenance; transporting ventilated patients safely; and following all infection-prevention standards.

Education

NBRC-RRT

RRT/RCP-State

Vocational School Graduate

ACLS

BCLS

PALS

Job description

HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's in Denver seeks a Respiratory Therapist to guide patients through routine and critical care. You'll perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, manage ventilation, and work with a collaborative team to support patient health daily.

Eligible candidates will hold NBRC-RRT/State licensure, ACLS, BCLS, and PALS within required timeframes, with ongoing access to advanced respiratory technology and mentorship, plus a stable scheduling outlook.