Respiratory Therapist II

Introduction

Will treat patients at both Presbyterian St Luke's and Rocky Mountain Children's Hospitals

Job Summary and Qualifications

• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Colorado Respiratory Therapy license (obtained prior to start date)
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required (or obtained within specified timeframe)
• Graduate of AMA accredited Respiratory Therapy Program
• Experience in ICU, NICU, and/or pediatric settings preferred
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

What You Will Do in This Role

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care across all patient populations
• Serve as a key clinician in the Level IV NICU, PICU/PCVICU, and Adult ICU
• Manage high-acuity and complex cases
• Support post-operative cardiac patients requiring advanced cardiopulmonary management
• Perform and manage advanced respiratory therapies
• Perform and manage advanced respiratory procedures
• Respond to rapid response and code events
• Maintain clinical excellence through ongoing education and competency validation
• Ensure proper cleaning, maintenance, and operation of respiratory equipment
• Provide education and consultation to physicians, nurses, patients, and families
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and outcomes
• Support a culture of patient-centered care, safety, and employee engagement

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Prescription drug and behavioral health coverage
• Free telemedicine services
• Free AirMed medical transportation
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits
• Life and disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Supplemental health protection plans
• Auto and home insurance
• Identity theft protection
• Legal counseling
• Long-term care coverage
• Moving assistance
• Pet insurance
• Consumer discounts
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income

Schedule & Work Environment

8-week self-scheduling model, balanced by leadership for fairness and consistency

Opportunities to work across multiple care areas, maintaining broad clinical competency

Supportive leadership focused on engagement, development, and career advancement