Respiratory Therapist PRN

St. Mark's Hospital; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) plan with match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

St. Mark's Hospital in Salt Lake City is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist PRN to provide patient care in diverse settings. This role involves performing diagnostic procedures and managing ventilation for patients. Candidates must have certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS within 30 days of hire, and a minimum of six months of experience is required. Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and tuition assistance are offered, along with a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) certification required.
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification required.
• Minimum of six (6) months of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory status through focused exams and airway patency.
• Provide oxygen support and aerosolized medications.
• Manage ventilation and airways for patients in critical care.
• Educate patients and families, supporting the care team.
• Maintain respiratory equipment according to safety standards.

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Experience as a Respiratory Therapist

Job description

Job Summary

As a Respiratory Therapist PRN at St. Mark's Hospital, you will guide patients through routine care and critical moments, performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and managing invasive and noninvasive ventilation across a variety of care settings.

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, including 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 all infection‑prevention standards.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications required; must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) certification required; must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification required; must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Minimum of six (6) months of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
• Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, short‑ and long‑term disability coverage, and leave of absence programs.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay; Employee Stock Purchase Plan; flexible spending accounts; retirement readiness tools; financial wellbeing counseling.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

EEO Statement

We are 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.