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Intermountain Healthcare

Nonprofit health system delivering patient care

Registered Respiratory Therapist Homecare

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 9
Part-timeOgden, UT, USA$32.34 - $49.94 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduate of a National Board for Respiratory Care-approved Respiratory Therapist program from an accredited institution; degree will be verified.
  • Hold a current state license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
  • Be registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care as an RRT.
  • Hold Basic Life Support certification for healthcare providers.
  • Hold specific certifications as required, such as Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, or Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification.
  • Have experience working in customer service or home healthcare requiring exceptional customer service.
  • Have a current driver's license, insured and reliable vehicle, and an acceptable driving record.
  • Demonstrate strong organizational and prioritization skills and the ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
  • Have strong communication skills.
  • Be willing to serve the community, referral sources, health system, and team; demonstrate tact and kindness in challenging situations, compassion, understanding, and empathy; uphold exceptional customer experience expectations; and be willing to learn new systems and processes and engage with leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Provide advanced respiratory care to patients to diagnose, evaluate, treat, manage, and control cardiopulmonary deficiencies or abnormalities within the ordering physician's prescription.
  • Provide patient care in Homecare facilities, during setups in hospital facilities, and in patients' homes.
  • Assess, treat, monitor, and educate patients with cardiopulmonary conditions while serving as a clinical resource for respiratory caregivers and interdisciplinary teams.
  • Perform respiratory care assessments, treatments, and interventions according to physician orders, departmental protocols, and regulatory standards.
  • Evaluate respiratory status through physical assessment, review of medical history and diagnostic data, and assessment of patient response to therapy.
  • Develop, implement, and adjust patient care plans based on clinical outcomes and changing patient needs.
  • Independently perform advanced respiratory procedures, assessments, and interventions within scope of practice.
  • Monitor patient progress and communicate findings to physicians, nursing staff, patients, families, and care team members.
  • Participate in clinical initiatives, quality improvement activities, and specialty care programs.
  • Conduct respiratory equipment setup, troubleshooting, maintenance, and education in hospitals, Homecare locations, and patient homes.
  • Ensure safe and effective use of oxygen therapy, positive airway pressure therapy, ventilators, aerosol medications, and other respiratory equipment.
  • Collaborate with physician offices to coordinate orders, documentation, authorizations, and continuity of care.
  • Recommend appropriate respiratory technologies to maximize patient safety, comfort, and clinical outcomes.
  • Develop and implement individualized education plans for patients and caregivers.
  • Teach patients and caregivers proper use, maintenance, and safety considerations for respiratory equipment.
  • Provide disease-specific education to support long-term respiratory health and successful home management.
  • Serve as a clinical mentor and resource for Certified Respiratory Therapists and other caregivers.
  • Support implementation of department protocols, procedures, and evidence-based practice initiatives.
  • Assist with special projects, program development, and process improvement activities.
  • Handle operational concerns and escalate issues appropriately to leadership.

Desired Qualifications

  • Respiratory experience.
  • See and read information and labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, and identify equipment and supplies.
  • Verbally communicate with and hear and understand information from patient care providers, patients, and visitors, including alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergencies.
  • Use manual dexterity of the hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy, including frequent computer use and typing for documentation, accessing information, and medication preparation.
  • Lift and use a full range of movement to transfer patients, bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment of varying weights, including heavy items.
  • Walk and assist with transporting and ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment; push and pull gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items; and navigate crowded, busy rooms.
  • Stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time when needed.

About the Company

Intermountain Healthcare

Nonprofit health system delivering patient care

Intermountain Health is a nonprofit health system that provides medical care and related services across the Mountain West. It operates hospitals, clinics, a medical group, home care, telehealth, and health insurance plans, along with subsidiaries, to bring care closer to people’s homes and communities. Its care model combines direct patient services with research and education to tailor treatment and reduce costs. What sets it apart is its size and scope as the region’s largest nonprofit health system, its integration of hospitals, clinics, home health, telehealth, and insurance under one umbrella, and its mission to reinvest in care and make health more affordable. The company aims to help people live the healthiest lives possible by expanding access to care, improving quality, and reducing costs through its community-focused approach and ongoing research.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$1.9M
Headquarters
Salt Lake City, UT
Founded
1975

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