Respiratory Therapist

Holy Cross Hospital - Jordan Valley; West Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 37,415 - 56,605; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus up to $8,000

Positive and caring culture

Supportive community

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

A community-centered hospital in West Jordan is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to provide exceptional patient care. The ideal candidate will perform respiratory procedures, collaborate with other healthcare professionals, and maintain high standards of patient assessment and therapy plans. Qualifications include a High School Diploma, completion of an accredited program, and relevant certifications. The position offers a pay range of $27.16 to $41.09 per hour, reflecting the commitment to humankindness and a supportive work culture.

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 required.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory procedures under physician direction.
• Be responsible for patient assessments, care plans, and therapy plan revisions.
• Collaborate to ensure effective care delivery.

Skills

Respiratory therapy experience

Use of electronic medical records (EMR)

Collaboration with disciplines

Education

High School Diploma

Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Education Program

Associates Degree

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

NRP certification

PALS certification

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

Ask a recruitment team member for more information to learn more! 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.

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 practice performance improvement techniques to assure the delivery of the most effective patient care.

Job Requirements

• 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 (for locations in Kansas, ACLS is required within 1 year of hire/transfer date).
• NRP certification and PALS certification upon hire or obtain within 6 months of hire for: St. Anthony North Health, St. Francis Medical Center, St. Mary Corwin, St. Thomas More, Mercy, Longmont.

Physical Requirements - Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)

Where You'll Work

At CommonSpirit Mountain Region, we believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness. At Holy Cross Hospital – Jordan Valley, our Respiratory Therapy department consists of nearly 25 talented employees including respiratory therapists, clinical coordinators, supervisors, and a charge respiratory therapist. As a level 3 trauma center that has recently expanded to triple our capacity, we care for patients of all age groups. In West Jordan, we are known for a positive and caring culture within the relaxed suburban area. Many of our employees have several years of experience within our facilities and their tenure shows they enjoy their work and are committed to excellent care to support each other and our community. Driven by our passion for humankindness, we work in synchrony as a team and are looking for dedication, compassion, and collaboration in a new team member.

Pay Range

$27.16 - $41.09 /hour