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Therapy & rehab

Respiratory Therapy

Sevita$34–$48/hrLittleton, COPosted 1w agoStill open, checked every night

How this pay compares

This posting states $34–$48 an hour. Open respiratory therapist jobs in Colorado post a median of $42 an hour, the middle half $38.92–$47.37, across 42 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Respiratory therapists employed in Colorado earn a median of $41.45 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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What Colorado requires of a respiratory therapist

Respiratory therapist license, from the Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations, Office of Respiratory Therapy Licensure.

  • Qualifications are set in the Respiratory Therapy Practice Act (C.R.S. Title 12, Article 300); the Office's rules (4 CCR 741-1) refer to a national examination for reinstatement and to 30 hours of continuing education for a license expired over two years.

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Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs in our research

  • How long these jobs stay listed: Still listed at 7 days 87.1%
  • Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.21x · Clicks 25
  • How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 52.9% · Stating an hourly rate 32.3%

From every open job we read and every apply click on this site, as of 11 Nov 2026. Every figure for Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs

About the job

Full Time, Day or Night shift, Weekends

Flexible hours!

$34-$48 hourly, $2 Night Shift Differential

Looking for rewarding work in an organization dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of others? Bring your commitment and clinical skills to a team-based workplace that puts people first.

Plan, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of respiratory care provided at the Children’s Recovery Center.

Provide direct patient care respiratory services as assigned.

Set up, adjust, and manage patients on continuous mechanical ventilation which includes maintenance of airway patency, auctioning, stabilizing trach tubes, monitoring cuff pressures, etc.; ensuring ventilators are delivering proper volume, mode of ventilation, pressures, respiratory rates, and oxygen concentration. When indicated, wean patients from continuous ventilation according to established procedures.

Thoroughly and completely document all therapeutic and diagnostic activities and results in the patient’s medical record.

Assess the appropriateness of the respiratory care ordered and discuss variances with primary physician when necessary.

Formulate an appropriate Respiratory Care plan based upon patient assessment; monitor and identify any problem regarding quality assurance; communicate effectively with all physicians utilizing respiratory care services in clinical area.

Participate in patient rounds in designated clinical area and serve as respiratory care resource person to other members of the health-care team; communicate changes in the respiratory care plan to other healthcare team members.

Explain treatment procedures to patients and/or family members to allay fears and elicit cooperation; ensure patient education regarding the pulmonary system.

Participate in meetings and conferences designed to expedite and improve delivery of respiratory care; participate in clinical in-service education and training concerning respiratory care policies and procedures.

Propose, develop, and help implement techniques, methodology, and treatment modalities related to respiratory care; assist in development of new clinical procedures in designated area.

Perform emergency and acute Respiratory Care procedures in accordance with service policy and procedures, responding to all cardiopulmonary arrest and performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway care as needed. Identify the need for development of improved documentation forms as necessary.

Identify problem areas regarding department, staff, and patient safety.

Perform peer review of other therapists working in area of responsibility.

Provide input to supervisor regarding staffing, equipment, and supply needs.

Assemble, check, correct malfunctions, and perform quality controls on respiratory care equipment.

Maintain clinical and professional competency based upon established standards of practice.

Qualifications

Graduation from an approved program in Respiratory Therapy; Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care Technology preferred.

Minimum 1–2 years of recent acute care, LTACH, or hospital respiratory therapy experience preferred (critical care and ventilator management experience strongly preferred)

Credentialing and registration as required by state.

Ability to apply pediatric respiratory principles in the clinical setting.

Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills required.

Self-motivated and detail-oriented with ability to problem solve.

BLS certification

Why Join Us?

Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees.

401(k) with company match.

Paid time off and holiday pay.

Complex work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of co-workers.

Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.

We have meaningful work for you – come join our team – Apply Today!

From Sevita's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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