Registered Respiratory Therapist Nights

14400 Utah Valley Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 44,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Education assistance

Job summary

Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital in Provo, UT is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide advanced cardiopulmonary care under physician orders and to mentor CRT staff.

The role requires NBRC-registered credential, state license, BLS, and ongoing certifications. You will monitor equipment, implement protocols, document care, and participate in quality initiatives. This is a full-time night shift with rotating weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be NBRC-registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Current state license as Registered Respiratory Therapist in the practice state.
• BLS for healthcare providers required; PALS/ACLS/NRP as required.

Responsibilities

• Performs, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic testing per protocol.
• Obtains arterial blood gases.
• Oversees and troubleshoots equipment for patient care.
• Initiates Respiratory Protocol per department criteria.
• Initiates interventions based on assessments.
• Administers medications safely and timely.
• Documents and communicates patient progress to care team.
• Promotes patient education and self-care techniques.
• Participates in quality improvement and safety initiatives.

Skills

RRT credential

BLS for Healthcare Providers

PALS/ACLS/NRP Certifications

Education

NBRC approved Respiratory Therapist program

Accredited institution

Job description

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist RRT provides advanced-level respiratory care to patients designed to diagnose, evaluate, treat, manage, and control deficiencies or abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system within the prescription of the ordering physician. This position acts as a resource to the CRT staff. The RRT may be responsible for special clinical projects or assignments as designated by leadership according to the needs of the department.

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Benefits

Benefits Eligible: Yes (Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance, 401(K), education assistance, + many more)

Shift Details

Full-time, 36 hours/week, Night Shifts Rotating Weekends and Holidays

Department

Respiratory Therapy, Utah Valley Hospital

Essential Functions

• Performs, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic testing procedures according to protocol.


• Obtains arterial gases.


• Oversees and troubleshoots the operation of equipment for optimal patient care.


• Initiates Respiratory Protocol according to department criteria.


• Initiates interventions based on the interpretation of assessments.


• Administers medications in a timely and safe manner.


• Evaluates effect and re-evaluates appropriately and according to protocol.


• Ensures that progress of patient is communicated to staff, physicians and other departments.


• Maintains awareness of assigned patient’s overall condition.


• Communicates and shares patient information with the physicians and nurses.


• Makes appropriate recommendations for patient care.


• Recognizes the educational needs of patients and families in relation to health promotion and wellness.


• Teaches patients and families self-care techniques and modalities.


• Completes documentation according to departmental standards.


• Accurately documents productivity information.


• Monitors supplies and equipment and notifies appropriate person when supplies are low, out on loan or broken.


• Utilizes time effectively to achieve productivity standard, including utilizing low census time when patient load does not support full productivity.


• Participates in quality and patient safety initiatives.


• Identifies potential areas for improvement including processes that could be streamlined or revised to improve patient satisfaction.


• Identifies potential safety hazards that may create problems for patients and/or staff and takes appropriate actions.


• Participates in departmental meetings, contributing ideas or feedback.


• Promotes the profession of Respiratory Care and acts as a resource, consultant, and mentor to staff within department and patient care areas through development of others.


• Participates in quality improvement and research activities as part of the Respiratory Care Team to guide the development of standards of patient care.


• May be required to float to other departments (within scope of competency and qualifications) based on business need.


• May be required to be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of a NBRC approved Respiratory Therapist program is required.


• Education must be obtained from an accredited institution.


• Degree will be verified.


• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT).


• Current license as Registered Respiratory Therapy in the state of practice is required.


• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers is required.


• Specific certifications as required (i.e. PALS, ACLS, NRP) is required.


• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.


• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.


• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy.


• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.


• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items.


• Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.).


• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location

Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital

Work City: Provo

Work State: Utah

Weekly Hours

36 hours

Hourly Rate

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$32.34 - $49.94

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