Cardiopulmonary Therapist

4 days ago


Lehi, Utah, United States Intermountain Health Full time
Purpose and Scope
The Respiratory Therapist (RRT) 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. This position acts as a resource to the CRT staff and participates in quality improvement initiatives and acts as a mentor to other staff members within the respiratory care department.

Responsibilities
- Performs, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic testing procedures according to protocol
- Initiates interventions based on the interpretation of assessments
- Administers medications in a timely and safe manner
- Evaluates 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
- Participates in quality and patient safety initiatives
- Identifies potential areas for improvement including processes that could be streamlined or revised to improve patient satisfaction
- Acts as a resource, consultant, and mentor to staff within department and patient care areas through development of others

Skills and Qualifications
- Graduate of a NBRC approved Respiratory Therapist program
- Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT)
- Current license as Registered Respiratory Therapy in the state of practice
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers
- Specific certifications as required (i.e. PALS, ACLS, NRP)

Work Environment
The Respiratory Therapist (RRT) works in a fast-paced environment, frequently interacting with patient care providers, patients, and visitors. The position requires manual dexterity to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy, frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. The RRT may be required to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time and walk/assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining/distributing supplies and equipment.

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