Respiratory Therapist II

Respiratory Practitioner II

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Respiratory Practitioner II? At HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

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