Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health invites applications for a Respiratory Therapist at Huntsman Cancer Hospital in Salt Lake City, UT. The role provides direct patient care, administers medications as permitted, and participates in rounds and interdisciplinary teams.

Requirements include a degree in Respiratory Therapy (B.S. or A.S. with experience), State licensure, and RRT credential. Night shifts are noted; the facility emphasizes safety, patient care quality, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to perform essential functions for respiratory care.
• Ability to provide care to diverse patient populations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of respiratory therapy principles and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory therapy with indications, contraindications, hazards, and precautions.
• Assesses pulmonary status and makes therapy recommendations.
• Administers gases and aerosols; maintains bronchopulmonary hygiene per protocol.
• Supports ventilator-dependent patients during intra-hospital transport.
• Sets up, maintains and monitors mechanical ventilation.

Skills

Effective communication

Lifespan development

Equipment operation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy with 2 years experience

Job description

University of Utah Health invites applications for a Respiratory Therapist at Huntsman Cancer Hospital in Salt Lake City, UT. The role provides direct patient care, administers medications as permitted, and participates in rounds and interdisciplinary teams.

Requirements include a degree in Respiratory Therapy (B.S. or A.S. with experience), State licensure, and RRT credential. Night shifts are noted; the facility emphasizes safety, patient care quality, and collaboration.