Respiratory Therapist

About the role

At The Lodge at Red Rocks, we're searching for a Respiratory Therapist who is clinically brilliant, ridiculously observant, and just a little bit obsessed with helping patients breathe better.

Responsibilities

• Manage respiratory services for a complex pulmonary population
• Support ventilator and tracheostomy patients
• Conduct respiratory assessments and interventions
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, therapy, and leadership
• Educate and mentor clinical staff
• Help drive pulmonary excellence across the building
• Improve outcomes and elevate patient care

Qualifications

• Current Colorado Respiratory Therapist License
• CRT or RRT credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT preferred)
• Current BLS Certification
• Experience with ventilator management
• Experience with tracheostomy care
• Strong clinical assessment skills
• Excellent communication and team collaboration

Preferred Qualifications

• ACLS Certification
• Skilled Nursing Facility, LTACH, Pulmonary Rehab, or Acute Care experience
• Experience educating staff and building respiratory programs

Bonus Points

• If you have ever...
• Fixed a problem before anyone else realized there was a problem
• Heard a vent alarm and immediately knew which patient it was
• Said "let me take a look" and completely changed the trajectory of someone's day
• Been called a respiratory wizard, vent whisperer, or miracle worker by nursing staff

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Clinical autonomy
• Leadership that values your expertise
• A collaborative interdisciplinary team
• Growth opportunities
• The ability to make a meaningful impact every single day

Contact

To apply, contact Hillary by text only at 623.256.2732.