Respiratory Therapist

When you join our team, you will help advance modern medicine by providing your skills, experience, and commitment to compassionate care. The impact you will make in our faith-based, mission-driven culture drives the opportunity to cultivate excellence and achieve professional fulfillment united in humankindness.

As a Respiratory Therapist (RT) you will:

• Perform respiratory procedures under physician direction in all patient areas.
• Be responsible for patient assessments, care plans, plan implementation and evaluation and revision of therapy plan as needed.
• Collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure the most effective and efficient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes.
• Utilize knowledge of patient’s age and cultural diversity in the provision of patient care.
• Support the organization vision and mission and practices performance improvement techniques to assure the delivery of the most effective patient care.

In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

• 1 year of respiratory therapy experience, preferred
• Prior use of electronic medical records (EMR), preferred
• High School Diploma required
• Associates Degree preferred
• Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Education Program, i.e. CoARC, JRCRTE, or CAAHEP required
• Must have current state Licensure (RLT) in applicable state of employment. Must have CRT by NBRC required
• BLS required from the American Heart Association
• Current ACLS certification from the American Heart Association required upon hire or obtain within 6 months of hire (for locations in Kansas, ACLS is required within 1 year of hire/transfer date).
• NRP certification and PALS certification upon hire or obtain within 6 months of hire for: St. Anthony North Health, St. Francis Medical Center, St. Mary Corwin, St. Thomas More, Mercy, Longmont.

Physical Requirements - Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)

At CommonSpirit Mountain Region, we believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness. 

Serving both Penrose Hospital and St. Francis Hospital in Colorado Springs, our state-of-the-art Electroencephalography (EEG) Department offers the opportunity to join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that is dedicated to providing exemplary patient care, supported by ongoing professional career development, and growth opportunities.  Our EEG Department offers adult and neonatal EEG services, both inpatient and outpatient and is expanding in Neuroscience services. Equipped with the latest Natus software and new state-of-the-art equipment, our team of dedicated providers is on a journey of continuous improvement, ensuring the highest standards of care for our patients.

Both Magnet® Designated Hospitals care for a wide range of patients and specialize in offering cancer care, cardiac care, emergency trauma care, a modern Birth Center with a  Level III NICU, physical rehabilitation, a Level III Trauma Center, Imaging Services, Acute Inpatient Rehab, Surgical Services emphasizing elective and outpatient services, and serve as the southern base for Flight for Life® Colorado. In addition to our exceptional healthcare facilities, Colorado Springs offers an enviable lifestyle, boasting over 300 days of sunshine annually, mild winters, and easy access to recreational areas like Pikes Peak and the Garden of the Gods. Join us for the career you’ve always dreamed of in a place you’ll love to call home.

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.