Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $1,750 to $1,950 per week in West Jordan, UT

Registered Respiratory Therapist
Location: West Jordan, UT
Agency: United Health Care Staffing
Pay: $1,750 to $1,950 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) | West Jordan, UT | 13 Weeks Contract

Join a dedicated respiratory care team where your clinical expertise, quick decision-making, and compassionate care help patients breathe easier and recover faster. We’re seeking an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide high-quality respiratory care in West Jordan, UT. If you're passionate about improving patient outcomes in an acute care environment, this travel opportunity is for you!

Job Details

• Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Location: West Jordan
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Shift: Night Shift
• Schedule: 3×12
• Experience Required: 2 Years
• Weekly Pay: $1750 to $1950

Responsibilities

• Assess, evaluate, and treat patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary disorders
• Administer oxygen therapy, aerosol medications, nebulizer treatments, and other prescribed respiratory therapies
• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and other respiratory support equipment
• Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) collection and assist with interpretation
• Monitor patient response to respiratory treatments and adjust interventions as appropriate
• Assist physicians during emergency airway management, intubations, rapid responses, and code situations
• Perform pulmonary hygiene procedures, airway clearance therapies, and patient assessments
• Educate patients and families regarding respiratory conditions, medications, breathing techniques, and home respiratory equipment
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care
• Follow infection prevention guidelines, patient safety standards, and departmental policies

Requirements

• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the NBRC
• Active Utah Respiratory Care License (or eligibility, as required)
• Minimum 2 years of recent Respiratory Therapy experience
• Current BLS Certification required
• ACLS and PALS certifications preferred or required by facility
• Strong knowledge of ventilator management, emergency respiratory care, and cardiopulmonary assessment
• Experience caring for adult critical care patients in an acute care setting
• Experience using electronic medical record (EMR) systems preferred
• Excellent communication, assessment, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced night shift environment