Description
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 the 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.
Requirements:
- Graduate of a NBRC-approved Respiratory Therapist program.
- Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT).
- Current license as Registered Respiratory Therapy in the state of practice.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.
- Specific certifications as required (i.e., PALS, ACLS, NRP).
Travel Assignments:
- Dynamic travel assignments across the Intermountain Health system, spanning Colorado, Utah, Nevada, Idaho, and Montana.
- Each assignment is an 8-14 week rotation.
Benefits:
- Housing reimbursement if working 50 miles or more from home.
- Competitive hourly rate: $68.00.
Schedule:
- Variable shifts.
- Full-time (36-40 hours).
- May be required to take call.