Respiratory Therapist RRT- iFlex (RRTi)

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.