Respiratory Care Therapist, Night Shift

Intermountain Health St. Vincent Regional Hospital

Travel

Therapy

RRT

Respiratory Therapist

Weekly Pay
$Shift Details
Shift
Night - 12x3 - 07PM

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist
Profession: Respiratory Therapist
Shift: Night 12
Hours per Shift: 12
Current license as Registered Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice is required.
Certifications: Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT), Basic Life Support (BLS)

Respiratory Therapy

• Patient Care
• Care Planning

The Respiratory Therapist RRT provides advanced-level respiratory care to patients.
The care is designed to diagnose, evaluate, treat, manage, and control deficiencies and/or abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system.
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.
The therapist performs, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic testing procedures according to protocol.
They obtain arterial gases and oversee the operation of equipment for optimal patient care.
They initiate Respiratory Protocol according to department criteria.
The therapist ensures that the progress of patients is communicated to staff, physicians, and other departments.
They communicate and share patient information with physicians and nurses.
The therapist makes appropriate recommendations for patient care.
They recognize the educational needs of patients and families in relation to health promotion and wellness.
Patients and families are taught self-care techniques and modalities.
Productivity information is accurately documented.
The therapist monitors supplies and equipment and notifies the appropriate person when supplies are low or broken.
Participation in quality and patient safety initiatives is essential.
Potential areas for improvement are identified by the therapist, including processes that could be streamlined or revised to improve patient satisfaction.
The profession of Respiratory Care is promoted, and the therapist acts as a resource, consultant, and mentor within the department.
Quality improvement and research activities are part of the Respiratory Care Team's responsibilities to guide the development of standards of patient care.
The therapist may be required to float to other departments based on business needs.
On-call status during a regularly scheduled shift may be required.
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