Respiratory Therapist

Location: Acute Care Hospital Utah
Schedule: 3 12-hour shifts Rotating weekends & holidays
Shifts Available: Days and Nights

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality cardiopulmonary care to patients across the acute care setting. The Respiratory Therapist will work collaboratively with physicians nurses and the interdisciplinary care team to assess treat and monitor patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions.

• Provide cardiopulmonary care services in accordance with physician orders departmental policies and established clinical guidelines

• Perform patient assessments including lung volume measurements and respiratory status evaluations

• Collect and analyze arterial blood gas (ABG) samples using blood gas analyzers

• Initiate manage and monitor invasive and non-invasive ventilation including ventilators CPAP and BiPAP

• Deliver oxygen therapy aerosolized medications and other prescribed respiratory treatments

• Monitor patient response to therapy and communicate changes in condition to the care team

• Respond to emergency situations including rapid responses and code events

• Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions treatments and equipment use

• Assist with discharge planning related to respiratory care including home oxygen needs

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

• Clean disinfect sterilize and perform preventive maintenance on respiratory equipment

• Monitor stock and distribute respiratory supplies and medical gas cylinders

• Ensure compliance with safety standards infection control policies and regulatory requirements

• Licensure: Utah Respiratory Care Practitioner license (required upon hire)

• Credential: NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months

  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months

  • Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) within 6 months

• Experience in acute care or critical care hospital settings

• Experience with emergency response and ventilator management

• Strong communication and patient education skills

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

• 3 12-hour shifts per week

• Day shift: 04:45 16:45

• Night shift: 16:45 04:45

• Rotating weekends and holidays

• Acute care hospital setting

• Exposure to medical equipment gases and infectious diseases

• Requires standing walking lifting and patient handling as part of routine duties