Respiratory Therapist

uild Your Respiratory Therapist Career in Colorado’s Inspiring Mountain Community

Bring your clinical expertise to Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center, where your work as a Respiratory Therapist, Registered Respiratory Therapist, or Certified Respiratory Therapist can make a meaningful difference across acute care, rehabilitation, and critical patient needs. Enjoy a $5,000 sign on bonus, competitive pay of $30 to $44 per hour, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to build a rewarding career surrounded by the exceptional lifestyle of Salida, Colorado.

What You Will Do:

• Deliver compassionate, evidence based respiratory care to patients with diverse cardiopulmonary needs in an acute care and inpatient rehabilitation environment.
• Assess respiratory status, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide timely therapeutic interventions that support safe, effective patient outcomes.
• Manage mechanical ventilation, ventilators, oxygen therapy, airway care, and other respiratory support modalities with sound clinical judgment.
• Perform and interpret arterial blood gases and pulmonary function tests to help guide care planning and clinical decision making.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, rehabilitation professionals, and interdisciplinary care teams to provide coordinated patient centered care.

What You Will Bring:

• You hold or are eligible to hold Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials and can meet applicable Colorado licensure requirements.
• You bring strong respiratory therapy knowledge, including mechanical ventilation, oxygen delivery systems, airway management, and patient assessment.
• You can confidently obtain and evaluate arterial blood gases while translating findings into appropriate respiratory care interventions.
• You communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, families, and clinical colleagues during routine care and urgent situations.
• You thrive in a collaborative hospital setting and take pride in delivering dependable, individualized care.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in inpatient rehabilitation, trauma, acute care, or pulmonary function testing will help you make an immediate impact.
• Training or experience in Neonatal Resuscitation Program and Pediatric Advanced Life Support is valued.

Pay and Benefits:

• This in person Respiratory Therapist position offers an hourly pay range of $30 to $44, based on qualifications and experience, plus a $5,000 sign on bonus.
• You will have access to health, dental, vision, life, short term disability, and long term disability insurance.
• Plan for your future with a 401(k), medical flexible spending account, and dependent care flexible spending account.
• Recharge with vacation leave, sick leave, paid time off, and health and wellness programs.

About the Company:

Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center was named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital in the U.S. according to The National Rural Health Association's Rural Health Policy Institute, iVantage Health Analytics and The Chartis Center for Rural Health. The hospitals that are named to this list are top performers in managing risk, achieving higher quality, securing better outcomes, increasing patient satisfaction and operating at a lower cost than their peers. HRRMC was one of only three Critical Access Hospitals in Colorado named to the list.

Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center is located in the beautiful Upper Arkansas Valley in central Colorado. The local towns of Salida and Buena Vista are known for their pleasant weather, vast recreation opportunities and vibrant arts scene. Both towns are located along the Arkansas River at elevations above 7,000 feet near the Continental Divide. Here, you can contribute to a respected, quality focused care team while enjoying mountain living, outdoor adventure, and a welcoming community.

Apply Today:

Advance your respiratory therapy career with a team that values your expertise, supports your growth, and recognizes the impact you make every day. Apply today to join Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other protected status.