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Diagnostic Procedures Tech II- Respiratory Therapist CMHHIP

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Diagnostic Procedures Tech II- Respiratory Therapist CMHHIP

Salary

$28.23 - $39.53 Hourly

Location

Pueblo, CO

Job Type

Part Time

Job Number

IIB-01078 09/3/25

Department

Colorado Department of Human Services

Division

OBH - CMHIP

Opening Date

09/03/2025

Closing Date

9/17/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

In Person at: 1600 W. 24th Street Pueblo, CO 81003

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

[email protected]

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Informatio n section below for d etails

About the Facility:

This work unit exists to provide specialized medical and surgical support services to the populations of CMHIP, Department of Corrections, Division of Youth Services, and other designated public agencies. These services are provided seven days per week and twenty-four hours per day to provide diagnosis and treatment to acute and chronically ill members of the affected population. This position is a .22 FTE and on-call rotation as assigned by the department director or designee.

Description of Job

About the Position:

This position exists to deliver all modalities, access, and monitoring for all Respiratory Care and EEGs, to acute and chronically ill patients at CMHIP. Duties in this position include:

Cardiopulmonary:

+ Administer modalities of Respiratory Care and EEGs, as assigned to Acute and Chronically ill patients in compliance with the Physician's prescription

+ Assesses and records the patient's therapy as to appropriateness of therapy

+ Available for twenty-four-hour response when on call and available for shift work when needed

+ Exchange and relate to patients and staff appropriate information gathered from seminars, journals, the internet, and other resources to provide and aid in understanding the purpose of treatment and the related outcomes

+ Interrelate with nursing and other staff members to coordinate the overall continuum of care, and increase their awareness of the purpose and importance of Respiratory Care

modalities, EEGs, and Pulmonary Functions, Apnea Link Testing, ONPO, PAP Therapy, and the results of all therapy and test results

Equipment:

+ Recommend services based on Medical Staff input, needs of the customer, cost justification, and clinical knowledge of Departmental staff

+ Recommend new equipment, service providers and alternatives to Medical Staff

+ Recommend new services to Department Director

Emergency Response:

+ Responds while on duty or on-call to all cardiopulmonary arrests, and initiates and maintains ventilatory support as long as assistance is required

Other Duties as Assigned:

+ Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Education: Associate's degree from an accredited institution in Respiratory Therapy

+ Must be an RRT or CRT, Licensed in the State of Colorado

AND

+ Experience:One year of professional experience as a Licensed Respiratory Therapist

Substitution:

+ Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Knowledge of mental illness

+ At least two (2) years of professional experience in clinical Respiratory care

+ Must be able to be on site within 20 minutes of a notification

Conditions of Employment:

+ Pre-employment physical

+ On call eligible

+ May be exposed to hazardous materials - Exposure to infectious diseases, sharps injuries, and potential exposure to hazardous chemicals or drugs

+ Must successfully pass a TB (tuberculosis) Test.

+ A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process as this position is deemed to have direct contact with vulnerable persons. Felony convictions, conviction of crimes of moral turpitude, or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges or convictions, it is your responsibility to provide the CDHS Background Unit with an official disposition of any charges.

+ Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.

APPEAL RIGHTS:

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email ([email protected]), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply)

Need help with your application? Click here.

The Assessment Process (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#assessment-process)

For additional recruiting questions, please contact [email protected]

About Us:

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs) (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:

+ Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans

+ Medical and dental health plans

+ Employer supplemented Health Savings Account

+ Paid life insurance

+ Short- and long-term disability coverage

+ 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

+ BenefitHub state employee discount program

+ Employee Wellness program (https://coloradostateofhealth.com/)

+ Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more

+ Remote work arrangements for eligible positions

*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more

information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs .

Our Values:

We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans .

Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.

We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.

Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.

We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.

Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

ADA Accommodations: CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at [email protected] or call 1-800-929-0791.

~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~ (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#eoe)

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

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If you are a current or previous state employee, please provide the following information for each state job worked: department, job title, dates worked. If not, please answer N/A.

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If you are a former State of Colorado employee, please provide your EID (employee identification number will start with 99....), if not applicable type N/A

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Former State employees who were disciplinary terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. If you are a former state employee who was disciplinary terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position.

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Please explain your current or previous practice in the field of Respiratory Care.

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Please explain your work experience in a high-risk patient care area? If no experience, please explain how you would feel about working in a high-risk patient care area.

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Are you willing and able to complete 8-hour workdays Monday through Friday?

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Are you willing and able to uphold an on-call schedule, including taking calls after work hours and on weekends?

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