Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Lifepoint Health•Price, UT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Respiratory Therapist (CRT) Schedule: this is a PRN role that will work on an as-needed basis. Your experience matters Castleview Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Respiratory Therapist (CRT) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. How you’ll contribute A Respiratory Therapist (CRT) who excels in this role: Examines patients with breathing-related conditions and conducts diagnostic testing. Consults with physicians to develop and implement treatment plans. Performs therapies and educates patients on medication use and respiratory health. Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer. Performs bedside PFTs, EKGs, and tobacco cessation education as ordered. Delivers and evaluates patient response to therapy per plan of care. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition appropriately. Responds to codes and emergent calls for respiratory assistance. Provides rapid assessment and appropriate intervention. Educates patients and families about illness management and community resources. Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on outcomes, research, and best practices. Stocks and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders; maintains storage areas with required levels and equipment. Cleans, sterilizes, maintains, and calibrates equipment. Participates in performance improvement and continuing education. Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts/units as needed. Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees. Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. What we’re looking for Education: Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy required. License/Certifications: Current CRT or RRT license in state of practice; BLS required; ACLS, PALS, and NRP preferred. Connect with a Recruiter Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Tara by emailing [email protected]. More about Castleview Hospital Castleview Hospital is a 39-bed acute care hospital that offers exceptional care to Carbon and Emery counties in the high desert of Eastern Utah. The hospital also includes physician practices in Price, UT and Emery Medical Center – a family practice and urgent care clinic in Castle Dale, Utah. Castleview Hospital maintains a Gold Seal of Approval® from The Joint Commission, is an Accredited Chest Pain Center, a Stroke designated facility and has been named a Top 100 and Top 20 rural and community hospital several times. EEOC Statement Castleview Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Castleview Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country. We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy required.
Current CRT or RRT license in state of practice
BLS required

Nice To Haves

ACLS, PALS, and NRP preferred.

Responsibilities

Examines patients with breathing-related conditions and conducts diagnostic testing.
Consults with physicians to develop and implement treatment plans.
Performs therapies and educates patients on medication use and respiratory health.
Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer. Performs bedside PFTs, EKGs, and tobacco cessation education as ordered.
Delivers and evaluates patient response to therapy per plan of care. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition appropriately.
Responds to codes and emergent calls for respiratory assistance. Provides rapid assessment and appropriate intervention.
Educates patients and families about illness management and community resources.
Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on outcomes, research, and best practices.
Stocks and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders; maintains storage areas with required levels and equipment.
Cleans, sterilizes, maintains, and calibrates equipment.
Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts/units as needed.

Benefits

Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

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