St. Joseph Medical Center·Colorado Springs, Colorado
The Lab Assistant is responsible for collecting, preparing, and processing various patient specimens for diagnostic testing. They must maintain efficient department workflow and ensure positive patient identification during all interactions.
Where You’ll Work Penrose - St.
Francis Health Services is a full-service, 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprising Penrose Hospital, St.
Francis Hospital and St.
Francis Hospital - Interquest.
Penrose Hospital serves as the anchor hospital of Penrose-St.
Francis Health Services with 300-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.
It's an incredible time to join us as we are a proud Magnet Hospital with designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care.
With more than 300 days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy-to-access recreational areas 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.
Job Summary and Responsibilities Respiratory Therapists may be eligible for a relocation bonus up to $8,000.
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When you join our team, you will help advance modern medicine by providing your skills, experience, and commitment to compassionate care.
The impact you will make in our faith-based, mission-driven culture drives the opportunity to cultivate excellence and achieve professional fulfillment united in humankindness.
As a Respiratory Therapist (RT) you will: Perform respiratory procedures under physician direction in all patient areas.
Be 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.
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 NRP certification and PALS 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)
Candidates must be high school graduates with Basic Life Support (CPR) and a Phlebotomist certification in Washington. A certificate from a Lab Assistant or Phlebotomy program and acute care experience are preferred.
Market context
Respiratory Therapist roles in Colorado are commonly tied to hospital and acute-care demand, especially where licensed clinicians can support emergency, neonatal, and critical care services. These positions are competitive because employers typically want an accredited RT education, current Colorado licensure, and active BLS/ACLS credentials, with NRP and PALS often expected soon after hire. Before applying, confirm your certifications and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time comparing the original posting.
