Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN

About the role

The Respiratory Therapist RRT provides advanced-level respiratory care to patients designed to diagnose, evaluate, treat, manage, and control deficiencies and/or abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system within the prescription of the ordering physician. This position acts as a resource to the CRT staff and may be responsible for special clinical projects or assignments as designated by leadership according to the needs of the department.

Responsibilities

• Performs, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic testing procedures according to protocol.
• Obtains arterial blood gases.
• Oversees and troubleshoots the operation of equipment for optimal patient care.
• Initiates Respiratory Protocol according to department criteria and interventions based on the interpretation of assessments.
• Administers medications in a timely and safe manner; evaluates effect and re-evaluates appropriately and according to protocol.
• Ensures that progress of patient is communicated to staff, physicians and other departments.
• Maintains awareness of assigned patient’s overall condition; communicates and shares patient information with physicians and nurses; makes appropriate recommendations for patient care.
• Recognizes the educational needs of patients and families in relation to health promotion and wellness; teaches patients and families self-care techniques and modalities.
• Completes documentation according to departmental standards; accurately documents productivity information.
• Monitors supplies and equipment and notifies appropriate person when supplies are low, out on loan or broken.
• Utilizes time effectively to achieve productivity standard, including utilizing low census time when patient load does not support full productivity.
• Participates in quality and patient safety initiatives; identifies potential areas for improvement including processes that could be streamlined or revised to improve patient satisfaction; identifies potential safety hazards and takes appropriate actions.
• Participates in departmental meetings, contributing ideas or feedback.
• 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.
• May be required to float to other departments (within scope of competency and qualifications) based on business need.
• May be required to be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of a NBRC approved Respiratory Therapist program from an accredited institution; degree will be verified.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT).
• Current license as Registered Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Specific certifications as required (e.g., PALS, ACLS, NRP).

Physical demands

• Ongoing need to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent verbal communication and hearing 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; 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; bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment, including 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; includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items; often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms.
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Pay

The hourly range for this position is $32.34 – $49.94; actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

Schedule

PRN variable shifts; may be required to float to other departments or be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift.

Differentials and location perks

• 5% pay differential added for Heber and Park City locations.
• 15% pay differential for Weekday Nights.
• 25% pay differential for Weekend Nights.
• Local attractions: Ice Castles (winter), Soldier Hollow Snow Tubing, Provo Canyon (Deer Creek Lake, Sundance, Bridal Veil Falls, three zipline experiences), Heber Valley Railroad, Olympic Park in Park City, Deer Valley, Park City, Canyons, and Sundance Ski Resorts, Sundance Film Festival, Swiss Days in Midway.