Respiratory Therapist

The Respiratory Therapist provides patient- and family-centered respiratory care under the supervision of senior therapists and medical staff. This role delivers safe, evidence-based care to patients with a variety of respiratory conditions, ensuring that treatment aligns with the patient's developmental stage and individual needs. The RT collaborates with the interprofessional team to promote quality outcomes, patient safety, and effective communication.

Job Information:

Location: Colorado Springs
Department: Respiratory
Job Status: Fulltime
Shift: Nights

Hourly Range: $34.45 to $50.81 (New Pay Range Effective 1/18/2026)

This position is eligible for relocation assistance! (100 miles or more)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs routine and emergency respiratory therapy procedures in accordance with physician orders, protocols, and established department standards.

• Monitors and evaluates patients' responses to respiratory treatments, identifying and reporting changes in condition to the care team.

• Assists with ambulatory respiratory diagnostics including, but not limited to, spirometry, lung volume testing, diffusion capacity, exercise or bronchoprovocation studies, impulse oscillometry, and bronchoscopy support after competency validation.

• Provides education and instruction to patients and families on respiratory care techniques, treatments, and equipment use.

• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other team members to ensure coordinated, high-quality care and accurate documentation.

• Maintains equipment and supplies, ensuring cleanliness, functionality, and adherence to infection-control standards.

• Participates in safety and quality initiatives, following established protocols to minimize risk and promote best practices.

• Assists in training and orientation of students and new staff under supervision.

• Demonstrates ongoing learning by maintaining current certifications and participating in department education activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy/Care is required at the time of hire

• Certification(s):

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute accepted) with at least 6 months remaining before expiration

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 90 days of hire

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 90 days of hire if working in Medical/Surgical and/or Emergency Department

• Licensure(s): State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) Respiratory Therapist license

Salary Information
Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Hourly Range: $34.45 to $50.81

Benefits Information
Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

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