Registered Respiratory Therapist Homecare

About the role

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. Within Homecare operations, The RRT will have responsibility for patient care in our Homecare facilities, during set ups in our Hospital facilities, and inside the patient's homes.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory care assessments, treatments, and interventions in accordance with physician orders, departmental protocols, and regulatory standards.
• Evaluate respiratory status through physical assessment, review of medical history, diagnostic data, and patient response to therapy.
• Develop, implement, and adjust patient care plans based on clinical outcomes and changing patient needs.
• Independently perform advanced respiratory procedures, assessments, and interventions within scope of practice.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate findings to physicians, nursing staff, patients, families, and care team members.
• Participate in clinical initiatives, quality improvement activities, and specialty care programs.
• Conduct respiratory equipment setup, troubleshooting, maintenance, and education in hospitals, Homecare locations, and patient homes.
• Ensure safe and effective use of oxygen therapy, PAP therapy, ventilators, aerosol medications, and other respiratory equipment.
• Collaborate with physician offices to coordinate orders, documentation, authorizations, and continuity of care.
• Recommend appropriate respiratory technologies to maximize patient safety, comfort, and clinical outcomes.
• Develop and implement individualized education plans for patients and caregivers.
• Teach proper use, maintenance, and safety considerations for respiratory equipment.
• Provide disease-specific education to support long-term respiratory health and successful home management.
• Serve as a clinical mentor and resource for Certified Respiratory Therapists (CRTs) and other caregivers.
• Support implementation of department protocols, procedures, and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Assist with special projects, program development, and process improvement activities.
• Handle operational concerns and escalate issues appropriately to leadership.

Qualifications

• Graduate 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).
• Experience working in a customer service or home healthcare requiring exceptional customer service.
• Current driver's license, insured and reliable vehicle, and acceptable driving record.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and prioritization skills and the ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
• Strong communication skills.
• Must be willing to help serve our community, referral sources, system, and team; all things larger than themselves.
• Must have the ability to temper oneself during challenging situations, to act with tact and kindness. Compassion, understanding, and empathy are vital to this role.
• Exceptional customer experience is our expectation and those in this position must have a natural tendency toward these qualities and uphold these expectations.
• A willingness to learn new systems and processes, engage with leadership is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Respiratory experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require verbal communication as well as hearing and understanding spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.).
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Schedule

• Part-time, 24 hours/week, Monday-Friday 1:00pm-6:00pm. Subject to change and negotiable during interview process.
• For on call purposes, candidates need to live in the following counties: Cache, Weber, Morgan, Davis, or Eastern Box Elder.

Benefits

• Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance
• 401(K)
• Education assistance
• Many more benefits

Pay

The hourly range for this position is $32.34 - $49.94. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.