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HCA Healthcare lists this Respiratory Therapist II opportunity in denver, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Hourly Wage Estimate: $29.87 - $46.83 / hour
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Introduction
***$10,000 Sign on Bonus for External Candidates***
Will treat patients at both Presbyterian St Luke's and Rocky Mountain Children's Hospitals
Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Respiratory Practitioner II you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
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 medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
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
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
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.
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Respiratory Practitioner II where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!
Job Summary and Qualifications
As a Respiratory Therapist, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across neonatal, pediatric, and adult populations. You will perform advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, manage invasive and noninvasive ventilation, and provide care in a variety of clinical environments including critical care, emergency, and acute care settings.
This role includes a strong emphasis on supporting a high-acuity Level IV NICU and PICU/PCVICU, where therapists are essential in managing complex respiratory conditions, advanced ventilator strategies, and post-operative cardiac patients.
You will be empowered to practice with a high degree of autonomy using evidence-based protocols, while working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team focused on exceptional patient outcomes.
What You Will Do In This Role
Provide comprehensive respiratory care across all patient populations, including neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients
Serve as a key clinician in the Level IV NICU, PICU/ PCVICU, and Adult ICU managing high-acuity and complex cases
Support post-operative cardiac patients requiring advanced cardiopulmonary management
Perform and manage advanced respiratory therapies, including:
Invasive and noninvasive ventilation
High-frequency ventilation including Jet ventilator used a primary ventilator for our small baby protocol
Airway management and intubation support
Nitric oxide and specialty gas therapies
Utilize therapist-driven protocols to assess, initiate, adjust, and wean respiratory therapies autonomously
Perform routine and advanced respiratory procedures, including ABGs, bronchial hygiene therapies, and pulmonary diagnostics
Respond to rapid response and code events as a critical member of the resuscitation team
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
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
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
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. Among HCA HealthONE’s acute care hospitals is Presbyterian/St. Luke’s (P/SL). P/SL has been meeting the healthcare needs of patients and their families from across the Rocky Mountain region for more than 140 years. Included on the P/SL campus is Rocky Mountain Children’s, a dedicated pediatric hospital, making the campus the only tertiary/quaternary combined pediatric and adult hospital in this region. P/SL is home to an award-winning cancer program including the Colorado Blood Cancer Institute, a solid organ transplant program, and complex orthopedics. Consistently among the Denver Business Journals’ list of top corporate philanthropists in the Denver-metro area, HCA HealthONE was named as one of the most community-minded organizations by The Civic 50 and contributed more than $1 million through cash and in-kind donations last year alone, along with more than $400M in federal, state and local taxes.
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.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Respiratory Practitioner II opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Worksite address
denver, CO, 80218, US
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