Respiratory Therapist

CommonSpirit Health; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance up to $8,000

Job summary

Holy Cross Hospital - Davis is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team. You will provide evidence-based respiratory care to patients across general, acute, critical care, and emergency areas, collaborating with physicians and staff to achieve optimal outcomes.

You will perform assessments, adjust individualized care plans, and educate patients and families while maintaining high standards of clinical excellence in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Education Program (CoARC/JRCRTE/CAAHEP).
• CRT by NBRC.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications current or obtained within required timeframes.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Respiratory care

Patient assessment

Care planning

Team collaboration

Cultural competence

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Accredited Respiratory Therapy Education Program

NBRC CRT certification

BLS - ACLS - PALS - NRP certifications

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
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program- Current NRP certification upon hire or obtain within 6 months of hire

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.