Respiratory Therapist NICU Nights

Ogden Regional Medical Center; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Ogden Regional Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist responsible for guiding patients in critical health moments. You will perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures across various care settings, using advanced technology. The role demands certifications in ACLS, BCLS, and PALS, and consists of managing ventilation, educating patients and families, and supporting care teams. Ogden Regional is committed to professional growth and offers comprehensive benefits including medical support, paid time off, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• ACLS certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
• BCLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• PALS must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Perform focused exams to assess respiratory status and determine intervention needs.
• Provide oxygen support, medications, and airway clearance techniques.
• Assist with artificial airway placement and manage ventilation.
• Educate patients and families and serve as a clinical resource.
• Ensure readiness and safety of respiratory equipment.

Skills

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Ventilation management

Patient education

Education

Associate Degree

RRT/RCP-State credential

NBRC-RRT credential

Job description

Overview

As a Respiratory Therapist, you’ll play an essential role in guiding patients through routine care and critical moments. You’ll perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures while managing invasive and noninvasive ventilation across various care settings. You’ll have access to advanced respiratory technology, mentorship from experienced RT leaders, and the support of a collaborative team that enables ongoing professional growth. With consistent scheduling, you’ll have stability and resources to deliver your best care and make a lasting impact on patient health daily.

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory status by performing focused exams, interpreting breath sounds and airway patency, and determining the need for respiratory interventions.
• Deliver evidence-based therapy by providing oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other treatments across emergency, critical care, and acute settings.
• Manage ventilation and airways by assisting with artificial airway placement, initiating and adjusting invasive and noninvasive ventilation, monitoring patient responses, and responding quickly to clinical changes or emergencies.
• Support patients and the care team by educating patients and families, serving as a clinical resource, partnering with physicians and nurses, and helping stabilize newborns during deliveries when needed.
• Maintain equipment and safety by setting up, operating, and cleaning respiratory equipment; ensuring readiness and preventive maintenance; transporting ventilated patients safely; and following infection-prevention standards.

Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• Associate Degree
• (RRT/RCP-State) Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner, or (NBRC-RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability, and leaves of absence
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, retirement planning tools, and financial wellbeing counseling
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships
• Fertility and family-building support, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Ogden Regional Medical Center has delivered care for many years and offers a full array of medical services. Ogden Regional is a certified Level II Trauma Center, Stroke Center, and Joint Center. Affiliated with the hospital is Pleasant View Emergency Center, a freestanding facility with 24/7 emergency care. Located nearby are amenities and outdoor recreation opportunities. HCA Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.