Respiratory Therapist II PRN

Respiratory Therapist II PRN

Hourly Wage Estimate: $34.46 - $54.06 / hour Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

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Pulmonary Function Technologists (PFTs) are specialized healthcare professionals who perform and interpret tests to assess lung function, supporting diagnosis, treatment, and management of respiratory conditions such as asthma, COPD, and pulmonary fibrosis.

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. The role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare teams.

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.

Education: Requires an associate or bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy, respiratory care. RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) certification required.

Certification: CPFT or RPFT preferred in addition to RRT.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in operating and maintaining pulmonary function equipment; understanding of respiratory physiology and pathology. Bronchoscopy expert preferred.

Soft Skills: Strong communication, patient education abilities, attention to detail, and teamwork.

Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge of documentation standards and patient safety protocols.

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.

Monday-Friday

Scheduled shifts may vary based on needs

HCA-observed holidays off

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 PRN opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

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