Respiratory Therapist Traveler iFlex

Intermountain Health

10d

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist RRT- iFlex (RRTi) is part of Intermountain Health’s internal travel agency and provides advanced respiratory care to diagnose, evaluate, treat, manage, and control cardiopulmonary deficiencies or abnormalities under the ordering physician’s prescription. RRTi caregivers may float when not needed at their assigned facility and may work assignments across Intermountain Health locations in Colorado, Utah, Nevada, Idaho, and Montana. Assignments rotate every 8–14 weeks. The role supports system-wide respiratory care initiatives and practices and follows applicable policies, procedures, and guidelines. The position may require call or participation in an on-call rotation.

This is a full-time position with variable shifts and 36–40 hours listed in the posting. Housing reimbursement may be available for assignments at least 50 miles from home; reimbursement depends on the assigned site, and receipts must be submitted within 30 days of the transaction date. The listed flat rate is $68.00 per hour, while the posting also gives a broad hourly range of $7.25–$999.99 and states that the actual rate depends on experience.

Requirements

• Graduate of an NBRC-approved Respiratory Therapist program; education must be from an accredited institution and will be verified.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT).
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist license in the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
• Required specific certifications as applicable, such as PALS, ACLS, or NRP.
• Ability to see and read information and labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, and identify equipment and supplies.
• Ability to communicate verbally and hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergencies.
• Manual dexterity to manipulate complex and delicate equipment precisely, with frequent computer use and typing for documentation, information access, and medication preparation.
• Ability to lift and move through a full range of motion to transfer patients, bend to retrieve items, and lift and carry supplies and equipment, including heavy items.
• Ability to walk and assist with transporting or ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment, including pushing or pulling gurneys and portable equipment.
• Ability to navigate crowded, busy rooms containing equipment and floor-level power cords.
• Ability to stand in a stationary position for extended periods when needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic testing procedures according to protocol, including obtaining arterial gases.
• Oversee and troubleshoot respiratory care equipment to support optimal patient care.
• Initiate respiratory protocols and interventions based on assessment findings and departmental criteria.
• Administer medications safely and on time, evaluate their effects, and communicate patient progress to staff, physicians, and other departments.
• Monitor assigned patients’ overall condition, share patient information with physicians and nurses, and make appropriate patient-care recommendations.
• Identify patient and family education needs and teach self-care techniques and modalities related to health promotion and wellness.
• Complete documentation according to departmental standards and accurately document productivity information.
• Monitor supplies and equipment and notify the appropriate person when items are low, unavailable, on loan, or broken.
• Use time effectively to meet productivity standards, including during low-census periods.
• Participate in quality and patient-safety initiatives, identify improvement opportunities and potential safety hazards, and take appropriate action.
• Participate in departmental meetings and contribute ideas or feedback.
• Promote the respiratory care profession and serve as a resource, consultant, and mentor to staff and patient-care areas.
• Participate in quality-improvement and research activities with the Respiratory Care Team to guide patient-care standards.
• Float to other departments within the scope of competency and qualifications when business needs require.
• Participate in on-call coverage when required, including being placed on call during a regularly scheduled shift.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Potential housing reimbursement for assignments 50 miles or more from home, subject to assigned-site reimbursement amounts and timely receipt submission.
• The employer describes a comprehensive benefits package supporting caregivers’ well-being; the posting states this position is not benefit eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed