Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Location: Western Colorado Mountain Community

Looking to breathe new life into your respiratory therapy career? This full-time night shift opportunity in a high-performing mountain hospital blends meaningful patient care with unmatched work/life balance. As an RRT in this critical access facility, you’ll work with patients from newborn to geriatric while enjoying a generous compensation package—including a $10K sign-on bonus, subsidized housing, and a tight-knit team with national recognition for excellence. It’s everything you love about healthcare, in a place you’ll never want to leave.

Responsibilities

• Deliver all levels of cardiopulmonary care—routine to advanced—to diverse patient populations, from newborns to seniors.
• Perform diagnostic procedures and administer respiratory treatments across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings.
• Respond to high-risk deliveries and neonatal emergencies with confidence and clinical skill.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other care team members to ensure exceptional outcomes and patient-centered care.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support respiratory protocols using EPIC (preferred).
• Serve as a key clinical resource on night shift, working independently while backed by a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in Colorado, or ability to obtain prior to start
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications (NRP can be obtained upon hire)
• At least 2 years of well-rounded experience with varied patient acuity
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) strongly preferred
• Experience with high-risk deliveries and neonatal care highly desirable
• EPIC experience and Spanish language skills are a plus
• Equivalent combinations of experience and education will be considered

About the Hospital

• 25-bed critical access hospital named one of the top 100 in the U.S.
• High-tech meets high-touch: personalized, compassionate care in a state-of-the-art setting
• Home to the renowned Steadman Clinic, attracting orthopedic patients from across the country
• More than 90% employee retention—far above the national average
• A warm, supportive workplace culture where staff feel valued, trusted, and appreciated

Benefits

• Pay range: $35–$55/hr + up to $6/hr in shift differentials
• $10,000 sign-on bonus paid in two installments (at 90 days and 1 year)
• Subsidized housing available—live in a brand-new apartment complex just 25 minutes from work
• Comprehensive health benefits for as low as $42/month + 50% off hospital services for your family
• Up to 22 days of PTO in your first year, with rollover
• 100% paid medical and family leave for weeks 1–6
• 6% automatic 457b contribution + 3% match to a 401a
• 7.5% employer-paid pension in lieu of Social Security—your take-home pay stays higher
• Tuition reimbursement, CEU support, and strong mental health resources
• Discounted ski passes, transit savings, and employee referral bonuses

Living in the Colorado Rockies

• World-class skiing, hiking, biking, and outdoor adventure at your fingertips
• Surrounded by pristine mountains and vibrant communities
• A health-conscious, outdoor-loving culture with strong local values
• Great schools, Whole Foods, and public transit access near hospital housing
• A peaceful mountain lifestyle just 3.5 hours from Denver

Ready to make a difference in an incredible setting? Apply now to join a hospital where your skills matter—and so do you.