Welcome to Centura Health:The same incredible caregivers. The same compassionate care. The same dedication to advancing health for all people, including the most vulnerable. St. Francis Medical Center is one of 20 Centura Health hospitals and 240 care sites across Colorado, Utah and Kansas that are proudly becoming part of CommonSpirit Health. Flourishing Begins Here:*Qualified external applicants with at least six months of direct experience are eligible for a $20,000 sign-on bonus!** Based on your location you may also be eligible for an additional relocation bonus up to* $8,000! **some exclusions may apply  *To be eligible for the sign-on bonus, you must be hired into a full-time or part-time position; PRN positions are not eligible. You have a purpose, unique talents and NOW is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills - but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success. As an Respiratory Therapist you will:* Perform respiratory procedures under physician direction in all patient areas. 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.What You Bring/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* Current PALS certification upon hire or obtain within 6 months of hire * Current NRP 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)Your Connected Community:When people and places align, incredible things happen. Just like the amazing associates who work here, every community within our connected ecosystem has its own unique history, story and personality. Penrose-St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 522-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprised of Penrose Hospital and St. Francis Medical Center. Penrose Hospital serves as the anchor hospital of Penrose-St. Francis Health Services with 364-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. St. Francis Medical Center opened in 2008 to keep pace with the growing needs of the Colorado Springs' community on the north side of the city. St. Francis Medical Center features 172-beds and offers a modern Birth Center, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Care Unit, Emergency Department, Level III Trauma Center, Imaging Services, Surgical Services and Critical Care Unit. It also serves as southern Colorado's home base for the Flight For Life® Colorado air medical helicopter service. It's an incredible time to join us as we celebrate more than a decade as one of Healthgrades "America's 50 Best Hospitals" and Magnet Hospital designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With 300+ days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy access places 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 - $49.80 / hourCaring for Your Whole Well Being:Be sure to consider our generous benefits as part of your overall compensation!  Designed with your well-being in mind, our benefits include: * Medical* Dental* Vision* 401K with generous match* Daycare FSA that can include a company contribution* Tuition Reimbursement* Student Loan Forgiveness and more! View more on our benefits in [Colorado, Kansas, and New Mexico](https://centura.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=447276&hashed=-1090637925) or [Utah](https://centura.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=717592&hashed=-2072217948).

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