Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN
Essential Functions
- Performs, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic testing procedures according to protocol.
- Obtains arterial gases.
- Oversees and troubleshoots the operation of equipment for optimal patient care.
- Initiates Respiratory Protocol according to department criteria.
- Initiates interventions based on the interpretation of assessments.
- Affirms the 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 the 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.
- Maintains awareness of 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 that may create problems for patients and/or staff 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.
Skills
- Respiratory Therapy
- Patient Education
- Patient Care
- Life Support
- Care Planning
- Patient Care Delivery
- Critical Thinking
- Documentation
- Quality Improvement
- Follow Protocols
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduate of a NBRC approved Respiratory Therapist program is required.
- Education must be obtained from an accredited institution.
- Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT).
- Current license as Registered Respiratory Therapy in the state of practice is required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers is required.
- Specific certifications as required (i.e. PALS, ACLS, NRP) is required.
Location
Intermountain Health Heber Valley Hospital, Intermountain Health Park City Hospital
Scheduled Weekly Hours
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Pay
$32.34 - $49.94
Benefits
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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 order 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.