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Holy Cross Hospital West Valley

Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

Where You'll Work As one of the busiest ERs in Utah, Holy Cross Hospital
  • West Valley is known for offering a broad spectrum of medical services and specialty clinics to care for the diverse healthcare needs of our growing community.
We are on a mission to provide the highest quality health care services with compassion and respect and demonstrate this daily with proactive, focused, caring interactions that comfort, inform and promote healing among patients, families, and co-workers. We believe in doing what's right. We treat our employees fairly, work hard, use resources wisely, and are constantly striving to improve the quality and safety of care we deliver to our patients. We offer a Level III trauma center, STEMI cardiac receiving center, Certified stroke treatment center, and orthopedics specializing in helping athletes recover from sports related injuries. Job Summary and Responsibilities As a Respiratory Therapist, you will act as a control operator of mono-place chambers, operating under the general direction of leadership and within federal/state laws, DNV, and UHMS guidelines. Every day you will assist physicians with implementing hyperbaric treatment plans, ensure the safe and efficient daily operation of Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment and associated equipment, and provide necessary supervision. You will also conduct safety-specific education/drills, treat emergency hyperbaric complications under physician supervision, and manage daily activities, adjusting manpower based on volumes. To be successful in this role, you will possess expertise in hyperbaric oxygen therapy and chamber operation, strong understanding of relevant regulations (federal, state, DNV, UHMS), and the ability to work independently to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant hyperbaric treatment delivery and departmental operations. Delivers respiratory care procedures to patients in general, acute, critical care, and emergency areas according to departmental policies and procedures. Performs therapeutic modalities including patient monitoring, medication delivery, ventilation management, expansion therapy, and bronchial hygiene. Assists in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency care by providing airway maintenance and management, cardiac support, and other assistance as needed to expedite patient and physician needs. Performs diagnostic testing including ABGs, PFTs, EKGs, cardiac, bronchoscopy, and pulse oximetry. Develops care plan from thorough assessment via protocol criteria or directed physician order. Provides patient and family education and teaching. Job Requirements Required High School Diploma/ G.E.D. Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Education Program, i.e. CoARC, JRCRTE, or
CAAHEP CRT
by NBRC Basic Life Support
  • American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • American Heart Association
  • Current ACLS certification from upon hire or obtain within 6 months of hire (for locations in Kansas,ACLS is required within 1 year of hire/transfer date). Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Current PALS certification upon hire or obtain within 6 months of hire Neonatal Resuscitation Program
  • Current NRP certification upon hire Preferred Associate's Degree One (1) year of respiratory therapy experience

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance

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What they do

A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.

$67,967 / year median in Utah

+17% projected growth

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