Respiratory Therapist: Ventilation & Patient Care Leader

Sweetwater Care; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care seeks a Respiratory Therapist to independently perform respiratory care procedures, interpret physician orders, assess resident needs, deliver prescribed therapy, and evaluate resident response. The clinician acts as consultant, educator, and bedside clinician to staff.

The role requires RT certification/registration in the practicing state, BLS, and ventilator unit experience; ACLS preferred. Finger Print Clearance, TB test, and medical clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist in the practicing state.
• Current BLS certification is required; ACLS preferred.
• Ventilator unit experience required; long term acute care or skilled nursing experience preferred.
• COVID card or vaccination status referenced in requirements.
• Finger Print Clearance, TB test within the last year, and a current physical within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care, interpret orders, assess needs, deliver prescribed therapy, and educate residents/families.
• Set up and administer medical gases, ventilatory support, airway management, and oxygen/CO2 monitoring.
• Coordinate with nursing leadership to integrate respiratory care into daily practice and supervise others as needed.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate respiratory therapy care and life support for residents across all ages.
• Develop discharge plans and manage equipment maintenance and records.

Skills

Respiratory therapy certification

BLS

Ventilator experience

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Sweetwater Care seeks a Respiratory Therapist to independently perform respiratory care procedures, interpret physician orders, assess resident needs, deliver prescribed therapy, and evaluate resident response. The clinician acts as consultant, educator, and bedside clinician to staff.

The role requires RT certification/registration in the practicing state, BLS, and ventilator unit experience; ACLS preferred. Finger Print Clearance, TB test, and medical clearance are required.