Lead Respiratory Therapist - Day Shift, Benefits Eligible

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Cedar City (UT); On-site; USD 67,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

Education assistance

Job summary

Intermountain Health Cedar City Hospital seeks an experienced Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide advanced cardiopulmonary care under physician orders. You will evaluate tests, initiate respiratory protocols, and support CRT staff across shifts.

Responsibilities include medication administration, patient progress communication, and education for patients and families. May float between departments and participate in quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduate of NBRC approved Respiratory Therapist program.
• Registered by NBRC (RRT).
• Current Utah license as Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• BLS for healthcare providers required.
• PALS, ACLS and NRP certifications as required.

Responsibilities

• Performs, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic testing per protocol; obtains arterial gases.
• Administers medications safely and documents patient progress.
• Communicates patient status to physicians and staff; educates patients/families.
• Completes documentation; monitors supplies and equipment; maintains productivity.
• Participates in quality improvement and may float to others departments as needed.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

NBRC approved Respiratory Therapist program

NBRC Registration (RRT)

Utah state licensure as RRT

BLS certification

PALS/ACLS/NRP certifications

Tools

Ventilators

Respiratory monitors

Job description

Intermountain Health Cedar City Hospital seeks an experienced Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide advanced cardiopulmonary care under physician orders. You will evaluate tests, initiate respiratory protocols, and support CRT staff across shifts.

Responsibilities include medication administration, patient progress communication, and education for patients and families. May float between departments and participate in quality initiatives.