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Cross Country Allied

Respiratory Therapist

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Sterling, CO (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/11/2026

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What they do

A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.

$69,564 / year median in Colorado

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Summary:

Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) Sterling, Colorado. This position involves providing respiratory care, pulmonary, and cardiology diagnostic testing to pediatric patients in various healthcare settings. The role requires independently delivering patient-centered care and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.

Job Details:

Schedule:

Day shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.

Required Qualifications:

Associate or technical degree; proof of passing the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT); current license in Colorado; Blood Gas Technologist certification (if applicable); Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; clinical techniques, applications, and equipment knowledge from at least one year of clinical experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Additional related education and/or experience.

Additional Information:

Performs all basic modalities of respiratory care and pulmonary/cardiology diagnostic testing as prescribed. Assembles, operates, maintains, troubleshoots, and adjusts durable medical equipment for respiratory care. Assesses patients, evaluates responses, and makes clinical recommendations. Communicates effectively with resource staff and may supervise department staff. Works in a typical direct patient care environment requiring physical agility and effective communication skills. Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include: Private housing or generous housing allowance Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage Competitive salaries Referral bonuses Travel reimbursement 401(k) retirement plan Direct deposit/free checking Unlimited free CE credits