Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist - Full Time Days - Provo, UtahThis shift is from 800AM - 800PM.Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!Central Utah Rehabilitation Hospital in Provo, Utah is a long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) providing advanced medical and rehabilitative services for patients with complex, critical health needs.As a free-standing specialty hospital, we care for patients who require extended hospitalization to recover from serious illnesses or catastrophic injuries, including those needing ventilator/respiratory support, extensive wound care, or ongoing critical nursing care. Our hospital features all private rooms (including a high-observation ICU step-down unit) and a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and rehabilitation therapists.We pride ourselves on a warm, patient-focused approach – treating each patient like family and coordinating closely with referring hospitals and families.Accredited by The Joint Commission and recognized for excellence in respiratory care, Utah Valley Specialty Hospital serves Utah and surrounding states as a trusted center for healing, providing the time and specialized care patients need to recover and transition to the next stage of recovery.We are seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees' work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through "My Ernest Journey" and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is "You Spoke, We Listened". These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.Benefits:PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan optionsFlexible Spending and Health Savings Account options availableDental and Vision coverage401K with employer matchingLife insuranceShort-and-long term disabilityWellness & Work Life Balance:Employee Assistance ProgramWellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentivesEarned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start dateProfessional Growth:Continuing education opportunitiesQualificationsRequired Skills:Current state license as a Respiratory Therapist required.Current CPR Certification required.One (1) year recent experience in acute care setting preferred.Additional Qualifications/Skills:Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.Demonstrates good judgment, initiative, problem solving, decision making, prioritizing and organizational skills.Effective organizational and time management skills.Effective written and verbal communication skills.Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.Ability to work closely and professionally with others.Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.ResponsibilitiesEvaluates and treats patients with breathing disorders. Performs lab functions. Assumes primary responsibility for all respiratory care treatments. Integrates the hospital's mission and "Guiding Principles" into daily practice.