Respiratory Therapist or Polysomnography Tech Job Fruita area,Colorado USA,Healthcare

Respiratory Therapist or Polysomnography Tech (Full-time)

Job Category: Respiratory Therapy

Requisition Number: RESPI
002987

Posted :
August 19, 2026
Full-Time
On-site

Locations

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FHW Hospital
300 W. Ottley Avenue
Fruita, CO 81521, USA

You belong here! At Family Health West, you’re more than an employee, you’re family.

When you enter our facility, you know it’s Family Health West because, well, the color speaks for itself. You’ll be part of a team that strives to bring color to care in a vibrant environment by creating fun, effective treatment programs helping to empower and inspire our patients while providing the tools and care they need to achieve their wellness goals.

When we say you’ll do what you love, we mean it! Welcomed by open arms and warm smiles, you’ll join a team that encourages professional growth. We are sure to put on our listening ears when you share new ideas and approaches to care because that’s what got us to the top! You’ll wear your badge proudly, knowing that you contribute each day, to providing care that is unmatched, in western Colorado.

About Family Health West

Our roots go deep -- founded by the community in 1946, it’s no wonder our hospital feels like coming home. We were built from the ground up with the hands of our own community, a labor of dedication and hope by our people, for our people, for the future.

At Family Health West we go beyond what corporate hospitals deliver, we’ve created a culture of prosperity where warmth, passion, and care flourishes. As we focus on continually improving outcomes for patients, our network of healthcare providers includes a 25-bed critical access hospital, one of the largest rehab providers in western Colorado, outpatient surgical services, specialty clinics, emergency services, skilled nursing, and assisted living facilities.

Nestled at the base of the Colorado National Monument, Family Health West has an outdoor paradise at your back door. The community culture is fitting for outdoor lovers, bikers, hikers, or those just simply soaking in the panoramic views.

Education & Experience

Associate’s degree in Polysomnographic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, or a related field required (Bachelor’s degree preferred).

A Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or RRT-SDS is preferred. RSPGT, CSPGT, or RRT-SDS required within one (1) year of hire.

Current BLS

Required Screenings

Drug Screen

Physical Assessment

Tuberculosis screen

Background check (Criminal, Civil, Educational, Previous Employment, etc.)

Driver Record screen (positions requiring on-the-job driving)

Essential Functions

Provides Sleep Study on assigned patients in a timely manner by applying electrodes, belts, and sensors, performing bio-calibration, monitoring polysomnogram, splitting study when criteria is met, providing therapy oxygen, CPAP, or BiPAP per policy as indicated, concluding study with review of data with patient, cleaning & storage of equipment, and preparing room for next study.
Provides staging and scoring of data by reviewing study staging each epoch between lights off and lights on and identifying sleep disorders RERA, hypopnea, apnea according to AASM scoring guidelines.
Prepares Patient Notes by documenting tests, responding to therapy, any side effects, and patient/family teaching.
Reviews physician order, review of patient chart including appropriate lab work, diagnostics, consultations, and nursing assessment/notes.
Completes billing in a timely manner, usually within 24 hrs of service.
Educates each patient on the use of oxygen, cpap, bipap, common side effects, and the reason for taking them. Explains the terminology and data when patients inquire.
Communicates with DME staff the…