Respiratory Therapist

Seacrest Behavioral Health; Riverton (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Seacrest Behavioral Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to assess respiratory status, provide treatments, and support patients in home and community settings. You will work with families to ensure comfort and safety during care.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, educate patients and families on equipment and self-care, document care in EHRs, and participate in ongoing training and professional development to improve lives.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, person-centered approach required.
• Strong assessment and clinical skills in respiratory therapy.
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory status and monitor patient progress.
• Administer treatments, manage ventilators and oxygen therapy.
• Educate patients and families on equipment use and self-care.
• Document care in Electronic Health Records (EHRs).
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care.

Skills

Compassionate care

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Communication skills

EHR documentation

Job description

• Assess respiratory status and monitor patient progress
• Administer treatments, manage ventilators and oxygen therapy
• Educate patients and families on equipment use and self-care
• Document care in Electronic Health Records (EHRs)
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care

Role: Respiratory Therapist

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory status and monitor patient progress
• Administer treatments, manage ventilators and oxygen therapy
• Educate patients and families on equipment use and self-care
• Document care in Electronic Health Records (EHRs)
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care

Qualifications & Skills

• Compassionate approach to person-centered care
• Strong assessment and clinical skills in respiratory therapy
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities
• Ability to work independently in home and community settings
• Proficiency in documentation and electronic health records

Additional Information: The role emphasizes ongoing training, professional development, and a culture dedicated to empathy, innovation, and improving lives.