Respiratory Therapist

Penrose Hospital•Colorado Springs, CO

19h•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
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.

Nice To Haves

1 year of respiratory therapy experience, preferred
Prior use of electronic medical records (EMR), preferred
Associates Degree preferred

Responsibilities

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.