Respiratory Therapist RRT

Job Description:The Respiratory Therapist RRT provides advanced-level respiratory care to patients designed to diagnose, evaluate, treat, manage, and control deficiencies or abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system within the prescription of the ordering physician. This position acts as a resource to the CRT staff. The RRT may be responsible for special clinical projects or assignments as designated by leadership according to the needs of the department.Posting SpecificsEntry Rate: $27.19 + Experience (10% shift differential for working nights)Benefits Eligible : Yes (Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance, 401(K), education assistance, + many more)Shift Details: Full-time, 36 hours/week, Days and Night Shifts AvailableDepartment: Respiratory Therapy, Riverton HospitalPerks of Working for IntermountainMeal discounts24/7 on-site, state-of-the art fitness centers at many facilities (about $5 per month) including group fitness classes at select facilitiesHealth and Wellness Programs including a Live Well Incentive Program401(k) 2% for all caregivers with additional matching up to 4%Over 302,000 discount offers across 10,000 cities on everything from pizza, the zoo, movie tickets, car rentals, and hotelsEducation Assistance (must be benefits eligible)Tuition Loan Assistance for full-time caregivers (available for select positions), up to $3,000 per calendar yearEducation and Development OpportunitiesEmployee Appreciation Events (including a yearly gift)Many facilities have full-service cafs, gift shops, and ATMs onsiteCNA Scholarships and Tuition Assistance available for select certification (must be benefits eligible + employed by Intermountain Healthcare for 90 days) call 800-283-4550 (Option 2) or visit Phone Discounts (AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile)Discounted Lagoon Amusement Park TicketsPerks of Living in the Salt Lake AreaBig and Little Cottonwood Canyons (incredible hiking, biking, skiing, snowboarding, climbing, camping)Corner Canyon, Ferguson Canyon, Emigration Canyon, City Creek CanyonGreat shopping City Creek Mall, The Gateway, Holladay shopping area, Fashion Place Mall, Southtowne, Jordan LandingsSporting Events Utah Jazz, Salt Lake Bees, Utah Grizzlies, University of UtahMany great Universities University of Utah, Westminster University, Ensign College, Salt Lake Community CollegeSeven different ski resorts nearbyMany family friendly activities: Hogle Zoo, This is the Place Monument and Park, Clark Planetarium, Tracy Aviary, Wheeler Historic Farm, Aquarium, Lagoon Amusement Park (North Salt Lake), Cowabunga Bay Water Park, Boondocks Family Fun CenterBroadway at the Eccles, Hale Center Theatre, Capitol Theatre, Off Broadway Theatre, Kingsbury Hall, Pioneer Theater, Utah Childrens Theater, Ballet West, Salt Lake Acting Company, Repertory Dance Theatre, Abravanel Hall (Utah Symphony)Downtown Farmers Markets and Art Festival, Cultural celebrationsMemory Grove Park, SLC Public Library, Temple Square, Cathedral of the MadeleineGreat restaurants, bars, and entertainment in downtown Salt LakeRed Butte GardensInternational Peace Gardens at Jordan Park, and Jordan River ParkwayMillcreek Canyon (dogs allowed, childrens summer camps)Saltair (concerts) and Great Salt Lake, Bonneville Salt FlatsSkydive Utah (Tooele area)Utah Motorsports Campus (Tooele area)Job EssentialsAssess:Performs respiratory care procedures in response to patient needs and physician orders within the Scope of Practice of the Respiratory Care Department.Evaluates, monitors, and maintains patients care within established guidelines in the form of policies, procedures, and protocols.Seeks for and evaluates information acquired from other members of the interdisciplinary team (e.g., patient, family, physician, nursing, support staff).Plan:Uses assessment information and critical thinking skills while assessing the respiratory status of assigned patients through physical exam, review of history and physical, and response to ordered municates the patient care plan to the patient, family, physician, nursing, support staff, and others while maintaining a team focus.Implement:Independently performs the majority of procedures, assessments, and interventions performed at the facility including advanced settings (as applicable). Participates within Clinical Program initiatives and processes and monitors outcomes.Supports and implements department or specialty care area projects or programs as identified.Supports standardization and implementation of department protocols, policies, and procedures for patient care delivery.Handles problems and concerns until they can dealt with by management as appropriate.Maintains, troubleshoots, and adjusts respiratory care equipment and diagnostic equipment.Develops and implements patient education plan when needed in relation to respiratory disease and equipment related to admission and municates operational theory to other health professionals and recommends the most appropriate technology to maximize patient comfort and safety.Maintains timely, accurate records and documentation to satisfy department, hospital, and legal requirements.Evaluate:Evaluates patient response to interventions through review of achievement of goals, clinical outcomes, and patient and family satisfaction.Revises plan of care as indicated and reassess changes as appropriate.Professionalism:Promotes the profession of Respiratory Care and acts as a resource, consultant, and mentor to staff within department and patient care areas through development of others.Participates in quality improvement and research activities as part of the Respiratory Care Team to guide the development of standards of patient care.Minimum QualificationsGraduate of a NBRC approved Respiratory Therapist program. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.Current State License as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT).Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.Specific certifications as required (i.e. PALS, ACLS, NRP).Intermountain Healthcares amazing team of respiratory caregivers have done tremendous work in supporting our patients throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Respiratory Therapists are an integral part of our organization and always provide great patient care with skill, compassion, and expertise.Watch now: Thank you to our Respiratory Therapists (RespiratoryTherapist RespiratoryCare RRT CRTPhysical Requirements:Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.and -Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.and -Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.and -Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.and -Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).and -May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.Location:Riverton HospitalWork City:RivertonWork State:UtahScheduled Weekly Hours:36The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$27.19 - $41.94For a description of Intermountain''s employment benefits, clickHERE. (Opportunity EmployerIntermountain Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.All positions subject to close without notice. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.Thanks for your interest in continuing your career with our team!

Created: 2025-10-04