**Job Summary and Responsibilities** **Respiratory Therapists may be eligible for a relocation bonus up to** **$8,000.** _Ask a recruitment team member for more information to learn more!_ When you join our team, you will help advance modern medicine by providing your skills, experience, and commitment to compassionate care. The impact you will make in our faith-based, mission-driven culture drives the opportunity to cultivate excellence and achieve professional fulfillment united in humankindness. As a Respiratory Therapist (RT) you will: + Perform respiratory procedures under physician direction in all patient areas. + Be responsible for patient assessments, care plans, plan implementation and evaluation and revision of therapy plan as needed. + Collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure the most effective and efficient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. + Utilize knowledge of patient’s age and cultural diversity in the provision of patient care. + Support the organization vision and mission and practices performance improvement techniques to assure the delivery of the most effective patient care. **Job Requirements** In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following: + 1 year of respiratory therapy experience, preferred + Prior use of electronic medical records (EMR), preferred + High School Diploma required + Associates Degree preferred + Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Education Program, i.e. CoARC, JRCRTE, or CAAHEP required + Must have current state Licensure (RLT) in applicable state of employment. Must have CRT by NBRC required + BLS required from the American Heart Association + Current ACLS certification from the American Heart Association required upon hire or obtain within 6 months of hire + NRP certification and PALS certification upon hire or obtain within 6 months of hire Physical Requirements - Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly) **Where You'll Work** Penrose - St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprising Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and St. Francis Hospital - Interquest. Penrose Hospital serves as the anchor hospital of Penrose-St. Francis Health Services with 300-licensed beds and the ability to provide tertiary (high tech) medical-surgical services with an emphasis on elective and outpatient care. Established in 1890, Penrose Hospital has grown to become a major health treatment and referral center, specializing in cancer care, cardiac care, emergency trauma care and physical rehabilitation. It's an incredible time to join us as we are a proud Magnet Hospital with designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With more than 300 days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy-to-access recreational areas like Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado's top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you've always wanted. **Pay Range** $28.50 - $46.75 /hour We are an equal opportunity employer.