ER Respiratory Therapist — Critical Care Specialist

CommonSpirit Health; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy Cross Hospital West Valley seeks a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care across clinical departments. You will perform respiratory procedures, assess patients, and develop individualized care plans to optimize outcomes.

You will collaborate with physicians and staff to provide culturally competent care, support performance improvement, and participate in fast-paced environments including ER and ICU settings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/ G.E.D.
• Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Education Program, i.e. CoARC, JRCRTE, or CAAHEP
• CRT by NBRC
• Basic Life Support- American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support- American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support- Current PALS certification upon hire or obtain within 6 months of hire
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program- Current NRP certification upon hire

Responsibilities

• Delivers respiratory care procedures to patients in general, acute, critical care, and emergency areas according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Performs therapeutic modalities including patient monitoring, medication delivery, ventilation management, expansion therapy, and bronchial hygiene.
• Assists in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency care by providing airway maintenance and management, cardiac support, and other assistance as needed to expedite patient and physician needs.
• Performs diagnostic testing including ABGs, PFTs, EKGs, cardiac, bronchoscopy, and pulse oximetry.
• Develops care plan from thorough assessment via protocol criteria or directed physician order.
• Provides patient and family education and teaching.

Skills

CRT NBRC certification

Basic Life Support

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Neonatal Resuscitation Program

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Accredited Respiratory Therapy Education Program (CoARC/JRCRTE/CAAHEP)

Job description

Holy Cross Hospital West Valley seeks a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care across clinical departments. You will perform respiratory procedures, assess patients, and develop individualized care plans to optimize outcomes.

You will collaborate with physicians and staff to provide culturally competent care, support performance improvement, and participate in fast-paced environments including ER and ICU settings.