Banner Health·Sterling, Colorado
The Registered Respiratory Therapist independently provides respiratory care, pulmonary, and cardiology diagnostic testing to patients in various clinical settings. Responsibilities include managing mechanical ventilators, performing patient assessments, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to optimize patient care plans.
Primary City/State: Sterling, Colorado
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The largest city in the northeastern part of the state, Sterling is a farm and ranch community with deep roots on the Colorado prairie. Sterling’s laid-back lifestyle makes it easy to explore a variety of outdoor and cultural activities, from boating, fishing and swimming in North Sterling State Park, to hiking, biking, golf, hunting-and-shooting sports or admiring unique public art.
Here at Sterling Regional Med Center, our singular focus is to provide you with outstanding care and an unparalleled patient experience through the latest in medical technology, a vision of compassion, and a concentration on patient and employee safety. Our highly skilled care team will work closely with you and with one another to ensure that your comfort, safety and medical care exceed your expectations in every single way.
30am-7pm. As a Registered Respiratory Therapist at Sterling Regional Med Center, you will be part of a team that is responsible for all respiratory care. You would also have the opportunity to learn outpatient procedures such as Cardiac Stress Testing, PFT’s and EEG’s.
Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.
Since 1938, Sterling Regional MedCenter has been the center of healthcare excellence in Northeast Colorado providing care for more than 20,000 members in Logan County, and over 50,000 people in its larger market.
Sterling Regional MedCenter is licensed for 25 beds with both Medical/Surgical and Intensive Care Units, as well as full Women and Infant Services.
For obstetrics, Sterling utilizes a computerized intelligent OB program designed to reduce the chance of complications during labor.
As a level III trauma designated hospital, Sterling has 24/7 coverage for Emergency Medicine, Anesthesia, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Imaging, Family Medicine/Peds, and Rehabilitation.
Sterling boasts cutting edge technology facilitating telehealth access for sub-specialty and tertiary services and state-of-the-art equipment in Imaging, Laboratory, Operating Suites, Emergency Department, and Inpatient Units.
The hospital continues to invest facility upgrades and new equipment.
Attached to the hospital is the David Walsh Cancer Center, which provides both Medical and Radiation Oncology, with a beautiful infusion center and new linear accelerator. Sterling Regional is the only rural hospital in Colorado with a linear accelerator. In addition, Sterling Regional MedCenter is closely integrated with our Family Medicine and Surgical Specialty Clinics and the hospital and clinics are part of a 2-year, rural training track residency program affiliated with the University of Northern Colorado. Lastly, Sterling Regional MedCenter is one of Logan County's largest employers with approximately 300 employees and more than 20 physicians representing ten specialties and has been voted Best Employer in Northeastern Colorado for three years in a row.
This position independently provides respiratory care, pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing to patients in a variety of health care settings.
CORE FUNCTIONS 1. Performs all basic modalities of respiratory care as prescribed by physicians and/or licensed independent practitioners in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
2. Applies and manages mechanical ventilators in collaboration with physicians and/or licensed independent practitioners, recommending adjustments to improve clinical condition, patient comfort and to expedite the weaning process.
3. Assembles, disassembles, operates, maintains, troubleshoots, cleans and performs adjustments in the applications of durable medical equipment and circuitry used in the delivery of respiratory care as prescribed in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
4. Performs pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing as prescribed in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
5. Performs patient assessments and evaluates patient response to care provided, making recommendations to physicians regarding the plan of care, appropriate use of respiratory therapy and modification of therapy as clinical condition changes. Documents therapy provided in an accurate and complete manner in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
6. Communicates and collaborates with resource staff in formulating care plans, recommendations for change in therapy and identification/resolution of problems.
7. May supervise department staff.
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Independently provides respiratory care, pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing to patients in a variety of health care settings.
May be assigned to a variety of areas throughout the system where respiratory care is needed.
Internal customers: All levels of nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team.
External Customers: Physicians and their office staff, payers, community agencies and regulatory agencies.
Associate or technical degree.
Banner Registry positions require a minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting. Experience must include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in the specialty area.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required. In Home Care setting, must posses valid drivers license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.
Must be knowledgeable of clinical techniques, applications and equipment as typically obtained through one year of clinical experience. Must possess highly effective human relation skills necessary to interface with patients, families, staff and other healthcare personnel. Employees working for Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
Anticipated Closing Window (actual close date may be sooner): 2026-08-05
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Candidates must hold an associate or technical degree and possess a current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the NBRC. A valid state license and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification are also required for this role.
Market context
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