Respiratory Therapist II PRN

Job Summary

Pulmonary Function Lab staff conduct a range of diagnostic tests to measure lung capacity, volume, flow rates, and gas exchange. They operate advanced respiratory equipment, ensure patient safety, and collaborate with physicians to develop treatment plans. They must also assist with bedside tracheostomies, bronchoscopies, to include EBUS, laser, and specialized Robotic Monarchs.

Key Responsibilities

• Test Administration: Perform pulmonary function tests such as spirometry, diffusion capacity, lung volumes (plethysmography), maximal pressures, and airway resistance.
• Equipment Operation & Maintenance: Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot respiratory devices including volume/flow measurement systems, gas analyzers, and bronchoscopes.
• Patient Care: Ensure patient comfort and safety during testing for both the adult and pediatric population; provide respiratory health education.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Interpret test results, document findings accurately in electronic or paper records, and report abnormal results to physicians.
• Collaboration: Work with healthcare providers, residents, nurses and students; support care coordination and interdisciplinary team efforts.
• Quality Assurance: Participate in quality control, improvement activities, and adherence to regulatory standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Requires an associate or bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy, respiratory care.
• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) certification required.
• CPFT or RPFT certification preferred in addition to RRT.
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining pulmonary function equipment; understanding of respiratory physiology and pathology.
• Bronchoscopy expert preferred.
• Strong communication, patient education abilities, attention to detail, and teamwork.
• Knowledge of documentation standards and patient safety protocols.

Work Environment

Pulmonary Function Lab staff work in clinical or research settings, often in hospitals, clinics, or academic institutions. The role involves direct patient interaction, technical precision, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday Scheduled shifts may vary based on needs HCA-observed holidays off

Benefits

HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

About HCA HealthONE

HCA HealthONE, one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare systems in the Rocky Mountain region, offers more than 170 care sites in the Denver metro area. Offering services across the continuum of care to meet patients’ total healthcare needs, HCA HealthONE includes seven acute care hospitals, a dedicated flagship pediatric hospital, a rehabilitation hospital, CareNow® urgent care clinics, mental health campuses, imaging and surgery centers, physician practices, home and hospice care, and AirLife Denver, which provides regional critical care air and ground transportation.

About HCA Healthcare

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.