Respiratory Therapist

CommonSpirit Health; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance up to $8,000

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team providing evidence-based, compassionate care across clinical departments. You will partner with physicians to ensure respiratory excellence and patient-centered outcomes.

Daily duties include respiratory procedures, patient assessments, and tailored care plans to optimize treatment efficacy in a fast-paced environment. A strong commitment to performance improvement and clinical excellence is essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Education Program (CoARC, JRCRTE, or CAAHEP).
• CRT by NBRC is required.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association) is required.
• ACLS certification required within specified timeframes.
• PALS certification required within specified timeframes.
• NRP certification required within specified timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Delivers respiratory care procedures in general, acute, critical care, and emergency areas.
• Performs therapeutic modalities including monitoring, medication delivery, ventilation management, expansion therapy, and bronchial hygiene.
• Assists in CPR and emergency care with airway management and cardiac support.
• Performs diagnostic testing such as ABGs, PFTs, EKGs, bronchoscopy, and pulse oximetry.
• Develops care plans based on assessments and physician orders.
• Provides patient and family education and teaching.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Education

CoARC/JRCRTE/CAAHEP accredited program

CRT NBRC

BLS - American Heart Association

ACLS

PALS

NRP

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Respiratory Therapist, you will join a multidisciplinary team providing evidence-based, compassionate care across all clinical departments. You will serve as a vital partner to physicians and staff to ensure the highest standards of respiratory excellence and patient-centered outcomes.

Every day you will perform essential respiratory procedures, conduct thorough patient assessments, and implement or adjust individualized care plans to optimize treatment efficacy. You will also provide culturally competent care while collaborating with clinical teams to improve overall patient health outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you will need a strong commitment to performance improvement and clinical excellence in a fast-paced environment. Your ability to integrate professional expertise with a patient-first approach will be essential to supporting our organizational mission.

• 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.

We are offering up to $8,000 relocation assistance to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements

Job Requirements

Required

• 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- Current ACLS certification from upon hire or obtain within 6 months of hire (for locations in Kansas,ACLS is required within 1 year of hire/transfer date).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support- Current PALS certification upon hire or obtain within 6 months of hire for St. Anthony North Health Campus, St. Francis Medical Center, St. Mary Corwin, St. Thomas More, Mercy, Longmont, St. Anthony Summit, St. Elizabeth, Bob Wilson, St. Catherine Dodge, St. Catherine Garden City, Penrose
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program- Current NRP certification upon hire or obtain within 6 months of hire for St. Anthony North Health Campus, St. Francis Medical Center (NICUdept only), St. Mary Corwin, and St. Thomas More, Mercy, Longmont, Bob Wilson, St. Catherine Dodge, St. Catherine Garden City, St. Anthony Summit, St. Elizabeth, Penrose

Preferred

• Associate's Degree
• One (1) year of respiratory therapy experience

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1976, Holy Cross Hospital - Davis has grown into a 220-bed hospital of choice for the flourishing communities of northern Utah. Over the years we have enhanced our care by offering a broad range of services, advanced medical technology, and a comfortable, convenient patient experience. To meet the needs of northern Utah's growing population, we opened a brand-new 16,000-square-foot healthcare facility in Roy, known as the Weber Campus. The Weber Campus, which is convenient for patients in Ogden, Roy, and other neighborhoods west of I-15, currently offers emergency care, radiology, mammography and 24/7 laboratory services. Located in the northern portion of the Wasatch Front and only minutes from Hill Air Force Base, you can enjoy quick access to Ogden, Salt Lake City, Antelope Island State Park, hiking, biking, and the beautiful outdoor activities that Utah is known for.

Pay Range

$27.97 - $41.60 /hour

We are an equal opportunity employer.