Respiratory Care Practitioner II

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health invites applications for a Respiratory Therapist at Huntsman Cancer Hospital in Salt Lake City, UT. The role provides direct patient care, administers medications as permitted, and participates in rounds and interdisciplinary teams.

Requirements include a degree in Respiratory Therapy (B.S. or A.S. with experience), State licensure, and RRT credential. Night shifts are noted; the facility emphasizes safety, patient care quality, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to perform essential functions for respiratory care.
• Ability to provide care to diverse patient populations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of respiratory therapy principles and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory therapy with indications, contraindications, hazards, and precautions.
• Assesses pulmonary status and makes therapy recommendations.
• Administers gases and aerosols; maintains bronchopulmonary hygiene per protocol.
• Supports ventilator-dependent patients during intra-hospital transport.
• Sets up, maintains and monitors mechanical ventilation.

Skills

Effective communication

Lifespan development

Equipment operation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy with 2 years experience

Job description

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position is responsible for providing respiratory care by determining and performing appropriate treatments for a variety of cardiopulmonary deficiencies. Presents diagnostic evaluations and subsequent education for on-going management and care to patients. This position may be required to work in one or more specialty areas. This position provides direct patient care and may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to state law.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Performs respiratory therapy with an understanding of the indications, contraindications, hazards, and precautions associated with all delivered therapy.
• Assesses the pulmonary status of patients receiving respiratory care and makes recommendations for therapy.
• Administers medical gases, aerosolized medications, and provides therapies to maintain bronchopulmonary hygiene per protocol.
• Supports ventilator dependent patients during intra-hospital transport.
• Sets up, maintains and monitors mechanical ventilatory support.
• Performs airway clearance and lung volume expansion therapies and instructs patients regarding follow-up care.
• Functions as a member of the cardiac arrest, trauma, and other emergency teams as indicated.
• Attends and participates in physician led patient rounds, as appropriate.
• May perform ECGs, ABGs, venipuncture, and other pulmonary or cardiovascular procedures as needed.
• May provide therapist driven protocol assessments, smoking cessation education, and sleep testing as needed.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.
• Ability to provide care to the populations served.
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.
• Ability to transport, setup, and operate and maintain support machines.
• Ability to work effectively with other healthcare professionals with conflicting treatment philosophies.

Qualifications

Required: One of the following

• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy, a related field, or the equivalency.
• Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy plus with (2) years of work experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.

Licenses Required

• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Current licensure to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the State of Utah.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential with the National Board of Respiratory Care

* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Qualifications (Preferred)

Preferred

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support card or Neonatal Resuscitation Program within one (1) month of hire.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment, or patients while providing medical care.

Physical Requirements

Carrying, Climbing, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Pulling and/or Pushing, Sitting, Speaking, Standing

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

EEO Statement

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affinity Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu/.

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Requisition Number

86391
Reg/Temp: Regular
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Night
Work Schedule: varying week night and weekend shifts
Location Name: Huntsman Cancer Hospital
Workplace Set Up: On-site
City: SALT LAKE CITY
State: UT
Department: HCH ANC 60N RESPIRATORY THERAP
Category: Respiratory
Workplace Set Up: On-site