Resp Therapist RRT

Job Description

an Allied Healthcare team member who works under the supervision of he respiratory medical Director and Department Manager in the Treatment, management, Control and diagnostic evaluation and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system.

Ability to triage safely, rapidly and accurately, every patient that enters the emergency care system. Determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system.

Communicates with the ED physicians about changes in the patient status, symptomatology, and results of diagnostic studies

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing Respiratory Care Services following specific physician orders, department policies, and procedures that encompass but are not limited to patient assessments, diagnostic evaluations, therapeutic interventions, and patient, caregiver, and community education.

Job Requirements:

Current Utah State Respiratory Therapist Licensure

Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy

BCLS and ACLS Certification

Valid (Active) NBRC Credential in good standing

AARC/USRC Membership preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets

Full-time