Respiratory Therapist

CommonSpirit Health • Westminster, CO

53d • Onsite

About The Position

St. Anthony North Hospital, a Magnet-designated facility with over 50 years of service, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist. This role involves acting as a control operator for mono-place chambers, assisting physicians with hyperbaric treatment plans, and ensuring the safe operation of Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment equipment. The therapist will also conduct safety education and drills, manage emergency complications, and adjust manpower based on patient volumes. Key responsibilities include delivering respiratory care procedures in various settings (general, acute, critical care, emergency), performing therapeutic modalities such as patient monitoring and medication delivery, assisting in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, performing diagnostic tests (ABGs, PFTs, EKGs, etc.), developing care plans, and providing patient and family education.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/ G.E.D.
• Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Education Program, i.e. CoARC, JRCRTE, or CAAHEP
• CRT by NBRC
• Basic Life Support- American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support- American Heart Association- Current ACLS certification from upon hire or obtain within 6 months of hire (for locations in Kansas, ACLS is required within 1 year of hire/transfer date).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support- Current PALS certification upon hire or obtain within 6 months of hire for St. Anthony North Health Campus, St. Francis Medical Center, St. Mary Corwin, St. Thomas More, Mercy, Longmont, St. Anthony Summit, St. Elizabeth, Bob Wilson, St. Catherine Dodge, St. Catherine Garden City, Penrose
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program- Current NRP certification upon hire or obtain within 6 months of hire for St. Anthony North Health Campus, St. Francis Medical Center (NICU dept only), St. Mary Corwin, and St. Thomas More, Mercy, Longmont, Bob Wilson, St. Catherine Dodge, St. Catherine Garden City, St. Anthony Summit, St. Elizabeth, Penrose

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree
• One (1) year of respiratory therapy experience

Responsibilities

• Act as a control operator of mono-place chambers, operating under the general direction of leadership and within federal/state laws, DNV, and UHMS guidelines.
• Assist physicians with implementing hyperbaric treatment plans.
• Ensure the safe and efficient daily operation of Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment and associated equipment.
• Provide necessary supervision for hyperbaric operations.
• Conduct safety-specific education/drills.
• Treat emergency hyperbaric complications under physician supervision.
• Manage daily activities, adjusting manpower based on volumes.
• Deliver respiratory care procedures to patients in general, acute, critical care, and emergency areas according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Perform therapeutic modalities including patient monitoring, medication delivery, ventilation management, expansion therapy, and bronchial hygiene.
• Assist in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency care by providing airway maintenance and management, cardiac support, and other assistance as needed to expedite patient and physician needs.
• Perform diagnostic testing including ABGs, PFTs, EKGs, cardiac, bronchoscopy, and pulse oximetry.
• Develop care plan from thorough assessment via protocol criteria or directed physician order.
• Provide patient and family education and teaching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED