Respiratory Therapist or Polysomnography Tech (Full-time)

Family Health West; Fruita (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

403 (B) with 4% match

Medical plan options

Telemedicine

Vision

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Family Health West in Fruita, CO, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist or Polysomnography Tech for a full-time, on-site role. Join a caring team at FHW Hospital, located at 300 W. Ottley Avenue, Fruita, CO 81521.

You’ll perform sleep studies, score data, educate patients, and collaborate with physicians in a welcoming western Colorado setting. This full-time opportunity requires an Associate’s degree (Bachelor’s preferred), BLS, and appropriate sleep-tech credentials.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Polysomnographic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, or related field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• RPSGT or RRT-SDS preferred; RSPGT, CSPGT, or RRT-SDS required within one year of hire.
• Current BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides sleep studies by applying electrodes, belts, and sensors and manages oxygen therapy per policy.
• Scores study data and identifies sleep disorders per AASM guidelines.
• Prepares patient notes, documents tests, and educates patients on therapy use.
• Reviews physician orders and patient charts for lab work and nursing notes.
• Completes billing within 24 hours of service.
• Communicates with DME staff about patient care and safety.

Skills

Sleep study

CPAP/BiPAP

Bio-calibration

Patient education

Education

Polysomnographic/Respiratory degree

RPSGT or RRT-SDS preferred

BLS certification

Tools

HSAT devices

Job description

Respiratory Therapist or Polysomnography Tech (Full-time)

Job Category: Respiratory Therapy

Requisition Number: RESPI002987

• Posted : August 19, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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FHW Hospital
300 W. Ottley Avenue
Fruita, CO 81521, USA

FHW Hospital
300 W. Ottley Avenue
Fruita, CO 81521, USA

You belong here! At Family Health West, you’re more than an employee, you’re family.

When you enter our facility, you know it’s Family Health West because, well, the color speaks for itself. You’ll be part of a team that strives to bring color to care in a vibrant environment by creating fun, effective treatment programs helping to empower and inspire our patients while providing the tools and care they need to achieve their wellness goals.

When we say you’ll do what you love, we mean it! Welcomed by open arms and warm smiles, you’ll join a team that encourages professional growth. We are sure to put on our listening ears when you share new ideas and approaches to care because that’s what got us to the top! You’ll wear your badge proudly, knowing that you contribute each day, to providing care that is unmatched, in western Colorado.

About Family Health West

Our roots go deep -- founded by the community in 1946, it’s no wonder our hospital feels like coming home. We were built from the ground up with the hands of our own community, a labor of dedication and hope by our people, for our people, for the future.

At Family Health West we go beyond what corporate hospitals deliver, we’ve created a culture of prosperity where warmth, passion, and care flourishes. As we focus on continually improving outcomes for patients, our network of healthcare providers includes a 25-bed critical access hospital, one of the largest rehab providers in western Colorado, outpatient surgical services, specialty clinics, emergency services, skilled nursing, and assisted living facilities.

Nestled at the base of the Colorado National Monument, Family Health West has an outdoor paradise at your back door. The community culture is fitting for outdoor lovers, bikers, hikers, or those just simply soaking in the panoramic views.

Education & Experience

1. Associate’s degree in Polysomnographic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, or a related field required (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
2. A Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or RRT-SDS is preferred. RSPGT, CSPGT, or RRT-SDS required within one (1) year of hire.
3. Current BLS

Required Screenings

1. Drug Screen
2. Physical Assessment
3. Tuberculosis screen
4. Background check (Criminal, Civil, Educational, Previous Employment, etc.)
5. Driver Record screen (positions requiring on-the-job driving)

Essential Functions

• Provides Sleep Study on assigned patients in a timely manner by applying electrodes, belts, and sensors, performing bio-calibration, monitoring polysomnogram, splitting study when criteria is met, providing therapy oxygen, CPAP, or BiPAP per policy as indicated, concluding study with review of data with patient, cleaning & storage of equipment, and preparing room for next study.
• Provides staging and scoring of data by reviewing study staging each epoch between lights off and lights on and identifying sleep disorders RERA, hypopnea, apnea according to AASM scoring guidelines.
• Prepares Patient Notes by documenting tests, responding to therapy, any side effects, and patient/family teaching.
• Reviews physician order, review of patient chart including appropriate lab work, diagnostics, consultations, and nursing assessment/notes.
• Completes billing in a timely manner, usually within 24 hrs of service.
• Educates each patient on the use of oxygen, cpap, bipap, common side effects, and the reason for taking them. Explains the terminology and data when patients inquire.
• Communicates with DME staff the evaluation of patients, what may be appropriate care, and any concerns or instruction for patient safety.
• Facilities must maintain appropriately trained, supervised, and, where required by state law, licensed sleep technologists. Technologist staffing at facilities must be adequate to address the workload of the facility and assure the safety of patients. The AASM recommends a patient to technologist ratio of 2:1 under usual circumstances for attended PSG at facilities.
• Facilities must maintain appropriately trained, supervised, and, where required by law, licensed personnel. It is the responsibility of the facility director to ensure that training is provided and documented for technical personnel.
• Technical staff must be trained on the proper use of HSAT devices including: Device operations, application of sensors, use, maintenance, warnings and safety;
• Instruction of patients in the use of HSAT devices;
• Troubleshooting of HSAT problems; and
• Infection control.

General Duties

• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Complies with all organizational policies
• Maintains patient/resident/employee privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility, as well as the focus statement of the department.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

FHW offers a full benefits package including:

• FOR ALL EMPLOYEES:
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403 (B) with 4% match from FHW and zero day vesting schedule
• FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES WORKING AT LEAST 30 HOURS A WEEK
• Medical Plan Options:
• PPO plan with copay/coinsurance and lower deductible
• High Deductible Health Plan with the option for a Health Savings Account.
• Telemedicine includes in both plan options.
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance with a Short and Long Term Option.
• Critical Illness and Accident Plans
• Cafeteria Options: Health Reimbursement/ Flex Savings
• A host of other options to include: Pet Insurance, Identity Protection, Travel protection, etc.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Motivations

Education

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Cert - BLS

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