Respiratory Therapist – Colorado Springs, CO

Apria Healthcare•Colorado Springs, CO

5d•$36 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

At Accendra Health, we understand that healthcare is complex, and we’re here to make it easier. We help deliver care beyond traditional settings, making essential products and services more accessible through every stage of life. As part of the care team, our teammates play a critical role in delivering personalized, long-term care for the patients we serve. With deep expertise promoting health outside the hospital and a presence in communities nationwide through our Apria and Byram Healthcare brands, Accendra Health does more than just deliver the essentials. If you’re interested in meaningful work with impact, explore our career opportunities and join us in our purpose of Bringing Care To Life™. Why is this Respiratory Therapist role different This role is heavily focused on clinic-based respiratory care, offering a stable office environment while still providing opportunities for patient interaction and field support. You’ll primarily support patients in the Colorado Springs market, with occasional coverage for the Pueblo area when needed. The position is ideal for an RT who enjoys patient education, equipment management, and building strong patient relationships while maintaining a predictable daytime schedule. Key highlights Work Arrangement: On-site; primarily clinic-based activities. Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM. Coverage area includes Colorado Springs and occasional support for Pueblo. Travel up to approximately 1.5 hours as needed. Mix of in-office patient care, equipment setups, and clinical education. Salary range $36 – $40 per hour. Compensation offered may vary based on job-related factors such as experience, skills, education, and location On-Call transparency Shared on-call rotation with other Respiratory Therapists Covers Colorado Springs from Tuesday through Thursday on a rotating basis On-call responsibilities are shared across the clinical team to support patient needs

Requirements

Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist with an active CO RT license.
Ability to stand, lift, push and/or pull objects ranging from 10 – 50 lbs.
Valid driver's license
Comfortable using mobile technology, navigation tools, and digital documentation
Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
Hold a current RCP license in the state of practice (or states that the location covers) if that state requires an RCP license to allow the practice of respiratory therapy
Hold a current CPR Certification
Hold all applicable licensure in good standing for all states of practice

Nice To Haves

Preference for candidates with hospital-based RT experience

Responsibilities

Conduct home visits to perform oxygen, CPAP/BiPAP, and ventilation equipment setups and follow‑ups
Educate patients and caregivers on equipment use, cleaning, troubleshooting, and maintenance
Assess patient needs, document care delivered, and escalate concerns appropriately
Respond to hospital discharge requests and support patient needs
Collaborating with physicians, case managers, and internal branch teams
Maintain accurate documentation using iPad/laptop
Set up and operate various types of respiratory care equipment, including, but not limited to, oxygen therapy, nebulization therapy, apnea monitoring, suctioning, PAP, invasive and non-invasive ventilation
Inspects and tests equipment to ensure proper operating condition
Perform clinical assessments and tests such as pulse oximetry, ETCO2, spirometry and gathering vital signs
Performs other duties as required