Respiratory Therapist RRT- iFlex (RRTi)

Intermountain Health · Peaks Regional Office · $68.00 hourly 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. Essential Functions Performs, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic testing procedures according to protocol. Administers medications in a timely and safe manner. Maintains awareness of assigned patient's overall condition. Completes documentation according to departmental standards. Participates in quality and patient safety initiatives. Promotes the profession of Respiratory Care and acts as a resource, consultant, and mentor to staff within department and patient care areas. Minimum Qualifications Graduate of a NBRC approved Respiratory Therapist program is required. Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT). Current license as Registered Respiratory Therapy in the state of practice is required. Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers is required. Specific certifications as required (i.e. PALS, ACLS, NRP) is required. Physical Requirements Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. 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. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Benefits Housing reimbursement available for assignments 50 miles or more from home. Competitive hourly rate: $68.00.