Respiratory Therapist iFlex Peds

Job Description: The Respiratory Therapist RRT- iFlex (RRTi) is part of Intermountain's internal travel agency for assignments. RRTi caregivers are expected to float if not needed at assigned facility. The RRTi provides advanced-level respiratory care to patients designed to diagnose, evaluate, treat, manage, and control deficiencies or abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system within the prescription of the ordering physician.

It is expected that the RRTi will support system wide and respiratory care initiatives and practices. The RRTi will maintain compliance with all policy, procedure and guidelines.

May be required to take call.

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This job is right for you if you have the flexibility to travel to Intermountain's different locations in Utah and Idaho for 8-13 week assignments (The assignments are Full-Time / 36-40 hours weekly.) You must feel comfortable working in multiple units within your specialty.

* Pay and living stipend will be competitive with local and national travel Radiology Tech rates. We will evaluate pay and living stipend every quarter and adjust based on market trends. Each assignment will have a consistent pay rate but can change when a new assignment is given.
* For assignments greater than 50 miles from the employee's home, housing reimbursable amounts are determined by the assigned site location and receipts are required to be submitted within 30 days of transaction date. The caregiver is responsible for finding their own housing during each travel assignment.
* All iFlex employees will be expected to travel to all geographies and able to work at all Intermountain sites. The management team will work with each Technologist on assignments and will take all preferences and needs into consideration.

Qualifications:
Flat Rate: $75.00 hourly
Hours: Full-Time (36-40 hours weekly)
Housing Reimbursement: If working 50 miles or greater from your home, housing reimbursable amounts are determined by the assigned site location and receipts are required to be submitted within 30 days of transaction date.

The RRTi has accountability for the following;

Assess:

* Performs respiratory care procedures in response to patient needs and physician orders within the Scope of Practice of the Respiratory Care Department.
* Evaluates, monitors, and maintains patients care within established guidelines in the form of policies, procedures, and protocols.
* Seeks for and evaluates information acquired from other members of the interdisciplinary team (e.g., patient, family, physician, nursing, support staff).

Plan:

* Uses assessment information and critical thinking skills while assessing the respiratory status of assigned patients through physical exam, review of history and physical, and response to ordered therapies.
* Communicates the patient care plan to the patient, family, physician, nursing, support staff, and others while maintaining a team focus.

Implement:

* Independently performs the majority of procedures, assessments, and interventions performed at the facility including advanced settings (as applicable). Participates within Clinical Program initiatives and processes and monitors outcomes.
* Supports and implements department or specialty care area projects or programs as identified.
* Supports standardization and implementation of department protocols, policies, and procedures for patient care delivery.
* Handles problems and concerns until they can dealt with by management as appropriate.
* Maintains, troubleshoots, and adjusts respiratory care equipment and diagnostic equipment.
* Develops and implements patient education plan when needed in relation to respiratory disease and equipment related to admission and discharge.
* Communicates operational theory to other health professionals and recommends the most appropriate technology to maximize patient comfort and safety.
* Maintains timely, accurate records and documentation to satisfy department, hospital, and legal requirements.

Evaluate:

* Evaluates patient response to interventions through review of achievement of goals, clinical outcomes, and patient and family satisfaction.
* Revises plan of care as indicated and reassess changes as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

* Graduate of a NBRC approved Respiratory Therapist program. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.
* Current State License as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
* Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT).
* Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.
* PALS, ACLS, NRP certifications required

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience in Pediatric ICU and Level III/IV Neonatal ICU
* Current experience in managing newborn, pediatric and adult populations
* Ability to work in the rural/community setting independently
* Ability to work in an ICU setting

Physical Requirements:
Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
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Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
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Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
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Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
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Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).
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May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period.

Location: Intermountain Health Primary Childrens Hospital, Primary Childrens at Lehi

Work City: Salt Lake City

Work State: Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $7.25 - $999.99

We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers , and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers ; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion .

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All positions subject to close without notice.