Registered Respiratory Therapist Hyperbaric

Intermountain Health

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist- Hyperbaric is responsible for providing clinical care, expertise, consultation, education and research to their designated area or specialty focus. Serves as a change agent; accepts and facilitates change. They are proactive and will assume a clinical leadership position. Posting Specifics Shift Details: PRN, 1 shift/week, M-F 7:00am-5:00pm After hours call requirements 2-3 days per pay period. Department: Hyperbaric and Wound Care, LDS Hospital & Intermountain Medical Center Additional Details: No new grads. The position requires a minimum of 3 years of critical care experience and preferably a BS degree

Requirements

• Current state license to practice as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Valid/active NBRC credential
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Specific certifications as required (i.e. PALS, ACLS, NRP)
• 3 years of critical care respiratory experience and experience with transport and/or MRI ventilator.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy (degree will be verified).
• Leadership experience
• Certified Hyperbaric Technician or Certified Hyperbaric Specialist

Responsibilities

• Provides hyperbaric treatment for both outpatient and critically ill patients.
• Performs respiratory and hyperbaric procedures in response to patients' needs and physician orders within the Scope of Practice and established guidelines.
• Independently operates hyperbaric chambers, ventilators, and other related equipment.
• Carefully monitors patient clinical status, equipment, respiratory status for duration of treatments to ensure patient and caregiver safety.
• Communicates the patient care plan effectively to the patient, family, physician, nursing, support staff and others while maintaining a team focus.
• Maintains timely, accurate records and documentation to satisfy department, hospital, regulatory, and legal requirements.
• Maintain all appropriate training, skills, and expertise to operate hyperbaric specific equipment.
• Promotes the profession of Respiratory Care and Hyperbaric Medicine, participates in quality improvement and research activities.
• Fulfills on-call and day shift schedule department requirements including weekends, on call and after-hours work.
• Provides clinical expertise in the specialty area to identify evidence based best practice initiatives and processes and monitors outcomes.
• Develops and implements department or specialty care area projects or programs as identified.
• Ensures and initiates standardization and development of department protocols, policies, and procedures for patient care delivery.
• Acts as a resource, consultant, and mentor to staff within department or specialty care area.
• Utilizes current research to improve hyperbaric respiratory practice and to guide the development of standards for respiratory care of specialty patients

Benefits

• Tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution through the PEAK program
• 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level