Respiratory Therapist

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.

Penrose-St. Francis Health Services is a full-service 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprised of Penrose Hospital St. Francis Hospital and St Francis Hospital - Interquest. St. Francis Hospital opened in 2008 to keep pace with the growing needs of the Colorado Springs community on the north side of the city. St. Francis Hospital features 340-beds and offers a modern Birth Center Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Cancer Center Emergency Department Level III Trauma Center Imaging Services Acute Inpatient Rehab Surgical Services and Critical Care Unit.It also serves as southern Colorados home base for the Flight For Life Colorado air medical transport service.

Its an incredible time to join us as we celebrate recognition with Magnet Hospital designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With more than 300 days of annual sunshine mild winters and easy-to-access recreational areas including Pikes Peak Garden of the Gods and some of Colorados top destination resorts you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career youve always wanted.

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 patients 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
• NRP certification and PALS certification upon hire or obtain within 6 months of hire

Schedule: Full time days - 3 12/hr shifts 6:30a to 7p and every third weekend

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