Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist

The Respiratory Therapist assists in Planning and implementing the overall respiratory care policies, procedures, and services.  Ensures efficient and effective departmental operations. Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices and procedures.  Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. 

For more detailed information, please see full job description as linked on our website www.pagosaspringsmedicalcenter.org. Pagosa Springs Medical Center is an EEO employer.

• Education/Experience Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Must have at least 5 years’ technical Respiratory experience in ED/ Acute Care environment for adult and pediatric patients within an acute care hospital. Must have a working knowledge of Respiratory/ hospital operations. Must have extensive experience in adult and pediatric acute care. Experience with ventilators, and must be able to work independently. Cardiac diagnostic testing experience (i.e. holter monitors, stress tests, and stress echo’s) preferred.
• Special Skills, Licenses or Certifications: NBRC Certification for RRT or CRT. Current Colorado license. ACLS, PALS, BLS/CPR. Spirometry testing. Blood Gas draw and analysis. Basic computer knowledge.
• Compensation Range: $28.47 - $41.40 hourly, based on years of experience.
• Starting Work Bonus: Applicants are eligible for a starting work bonus of 5%! Must be hired into a full time position. Part-time or PRN positions are not eligible.
• Benefits: Benefits include generous PTO, sick leave, health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability and retirement plan with employer contribution. Part time and PRN benefits include paid sick leave and retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Job Type: Full time, Part Time and PRN positions available