Respiratory Therapist

Intermountain Health is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our team. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will be responsible for providing advanced-level respiratory care to patients, diagnosing, evaluating, treating, managing, and controlling deficiencies or abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system within the prescription of the ordering physician.

• Assess patient needs and physician orders within the Scope of Practice of the Respiratory Care Department.
• Evaluate, monitor, and maintain patient care within established guidelines in the form of policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Use 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.
• Communicate the patient care plan to the patient, family, physician, nursing, support staff, and others while maintaining a team focus.
• Independently perform the majority of procedures, assessments, and interventions performed at the facility including advanced settings (as applicable).
• Support and implement department or specialty care area projects or programs as identified.
• Support standardization and implementation of department protocols, policies, and procedures for patient care delivery.

• Graduate of a NBRC approved Respiratory Therapist program.
• Current State License as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Specific certifications as required (i.e. PALS, ACLS, NRP).

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.