Respiratory Therapist
West Jordan, UT
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist with 2+ years of experience for a 13-week night shift contract at an acute care hospital using Epic EMR.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting in a Respiratory Therapy department
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM
• Every other weekend (EOW) required
• On-call coverage outside of standard scheduled hours may be required per department and/or facility policy
• Charting performed in Epic EMR
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience
• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Education Program (CoARC, JRCRTE, or CAAHEP)
• CRT credential via NBRC required; RRT also acceptable
• Active state or compact (NLC) licensure required — pending licenses will not be accepted (license required if applicable)
• Active certifications required (pending not accepted): ACLS, BLS (AHA), NRP, and PALS
• Prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred
• Valid driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, each including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Candidates must reside at least 60 miles from the facility; a driver's license is used to verify permanent address

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include patient assessments, care plan development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of therapy plans as needed
• Performs diagnostic testing including ABGs, PFTs, EKGs, cardiac monitoring, bronchoscopy, and pulse oximetry
• Transports patients within the hospital or between facilities
• Position may require flexible hours before or after standard shifts, as well as overtime
• Candidates must be physically present at the facility for the full week of orientation, even if initial modules are completed remotely
• Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility within the past year are not eligible; candidates employed PRN through outside firms will be considered