Respiratory Therapist

Join Our Team as a Respiratory Therapist!

$5000 Sign on bonus !

Are you passionate about providing top-notch respiratory care to patients in need? Do you thrive in a fast-paced medical environment where you can make a real difference in people's lives? If so, Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center is looking for a dedicated Respiratory Therapist like you to join our team in Salida, CO. As a top 100 Critical Access Hospital in the U.S., we pride ourselves on managing risk, achieving high quality outcomes, and increasing patient satisfaction. Come be a part of our dynamic team and enjoy the beautiful Upper Arkansas Valley in central Colorado!

Daily Responsibilities:

• Provide respiratory therapy to patients in inpatient rehabilitation settings
• Perform arterial blood gases and pulmonary function tests
• Create treatment plans and interventions for patients with respiratory issues
• Manage ventilators, oxygen therapy, and airways
• Assess and care for patients in the neonatal intensive-care unit

Required Skills:

• Certified Respiratory Therapist with experience in respiratory therapy
• Proficiency in mechanical ventilation and arterial blood gases
• Registered Respiratory Therapist with a focus on respiratory care
• Ability to work in inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient settings
• Experience with neonatal resuscitation program and patient assessment

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience in trauma care
• Knowledge of pulmonary function tests and therapeutic interventions
• Previous work in a neonatal intensive-care unit

Salary and Benefits:

• Minimum Salary: $60,000.00
• Maximum Salary: $87,500.00
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k) and flexible spending accounts
• Generous vacation, sick leave, and paid time off
• Long-term and short-term disability coverage

Company Information:

• 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.
• Located in the beautiful Upper Arkansas Valley in central Colorado, our hospital is known for managing risk, achieving high quality outcomes, and increasing patient satisfaction.

DEI Statement:

Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and celebrate all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

EEO Statement:

Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.