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**Up to $10,000 sign on bonus available!**

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Respiratory Practitioner II with HCA HealthONE Swedish you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Respiratory Therapist, you’ll play an essential role in guiding patients through both routine care and critical moments. You’ll perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures while managing invasive and noninvasive ventilation across a variety of care settings. You’ll have access to advanced respiratory technology, mentorship from experienced RT leaders, and the support of a dependable, collaborative team that will set you up for success and ongoing professional growth. And with consistent, predictable scheduling, you’ll have the stability and resources to deliver your best care, continue building your expertise, and make a lasting impact on patient health every day. 

The Respiratory Practitioner II provides for the implementation and coordination of Respiratory Care procedures based upon the Policies and Procedures of the Respiratory Care Department.  

• You will performance of all routine respiratory procedures the Respiratory Practitioner will be responsible for special procedures, within his/her scope of practice 
• You will be maintaining and improving clinical competence, practicing universal precautions, maintaining, and cleaning equipment,  
• You will provide consultation, collaboration and education to the medical staff, multi-disciplinary care team members, and patients/families.  
• You will embrace and consistently demonstrate Swedish Memorable Care initiatives, encompassing both patients and employees. 

Position Requirements 

• NBRC accredited RRT credential or CRT if grandfathered in Current Colorado Respiratory License 
• Current BLS 
• ACLS certifications through AHA or ARC required. 
• PALS is preferred. 
• NRP is preferred 
• Graduate of AMA accredited Respiratory Therapist Program 
• 6 months previous experience 

Benefits

HCA HealthONE Swedish, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA HealthONE, one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare systems in the Rocky Mountain region, offers more than 170 care sites in the Denver metro area. Offering services