Respiratory Therapist

Holy Cross Hospital - Mountain Point; Lehi (UT); On-site; USD 37,415 - 56,605; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus up to $8,000

Job summary

Holy Cross Hospital - Mountain Point in Lehi, Utah is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to provide patient care in a supportive environment. This role includes performing respiratory procedures, patient assessments, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal outcomes.

The candidates should have an accredited education in respiratory therapy, current licensure, and certifications in BLS and ACLS. Offering a very competitive pay range and potential relocation bonus, the hospital is dedicated to excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• 1 year of respiratory therapy experience preferred.
• Must have current state Licensure (RLT) in applicable state of employment.
• Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Education Program is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory procedures under physician direction.
• Be responsible for patient assessments and care plans.
• Collaborate with other professionals for effective care delivery.

Skills

Respiratory therapy experience

Electronic medical records (EMR)

BLS certification

ACLS certification

NRP certification

PALS certification

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree

Accredited Respiratory Therapy Education Program

Job description

Job Summary

When you join our team, you will help advance modern medicine by providing your skills, experience, and commitment to compassionate care. The impact you will make in our faith-based, mission-driven culture drives the opportunity to cultivate excellence and achieve professional fulfillment united in humankindness.

Respiratory Therapists may be eligible for a relocation bonus up to $8,000.

Responsibilities

As a Respiratory Therapist (RT) you will:

• Perform respiratory procedures under physician direction in all patient areas.
• Be responsible for patient assessments, care plans, plan implementation and evaluation and revision of therapy plan as needed.
• Collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure the most effective and efficient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes.
• Utilize knowledge of patient’s age and cultural diversity in the provision of patient care.
• Support the organization vision and mission and practices performance improvement techniques to assure the delivery of the most effective patient care.

Qualifications

In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

• 1 year of respiratory therapy experience, preferred
• Prior use of electronic medical records (EMR), preferred
• High School Diploma required
• Associates Degree preferred
• Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Education Program, i.e. CoARC, JRCRTE, or CAAHEP required
• Must have current state Licensure (RLT) in applicable state of employment. Must have CRT by NBRC required
• BLS required from the American Heart Association
• Current ACLS certification from the American Heart Association required upon hire or obtain within 6 months of hire
• NRP certification and PALS certification upon hire or obtain within 6 months of hire

Physical Requirements

Medium Work - Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly.

Location

Holy Cross Hospital Mountain Point is a 40-bed full-service hospital serving the residents of northern Utah County. Conveniently located in Lehi, Mountain Point is easily accessible from I-15 and SR-92 just east of Thanksgiving Point. Working in a friendly community-focused hospital environment, our highly skilled medical professionals are committed to delivering exceptional care to the people of Lehi and beyond. We uphold the highest standards of patient care in an environment of respect and we continue to strive toward delivering unparalleled long-term services, equipment and facilities to meet the changing health care needs of our community. We are a leader in advanced surgical technologies and are a Level III trauma center and stroke receiving facility.

Pay Range

$27.16 - $41.09 /hour