Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Vernal, UT
LifePoint
3x12 hrs, Days

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel Position

Location

• Vernal, Utah

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Facility Overview

• 39-bed hospital, Joint Commission Accredited
• Level IV Trauma Center
• Stroke Receiving Facility designation
• Chest Pain Accredited
• 5-star CMS rating
• Emergency Room treats over 14,000 patients annually, staffed 24/7 with dedicated ER physician

Unit Information

• Department: Respiratory Therapy
• Number of Openings: 1
• Shift: Day shift, 12-hour shifts
• Schedule: 6 days on, 8 days off
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36 (includes weekend hours)
• Call Requirements: None
• Patient Population: All age groups (geriatric, adult, pediatric, neonatal)
• Equipment Used: Ventilators, Bipaps, Vapotherm, Infant Nasal CPAP
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) System: Medhost
• Patient Ratios: Vary

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Utah
• Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
• Critical Care experience

Preferred Attributes

• Outgoing and friendly personality
• Experience with common diagnoses such as asthma, COPD, and premature infants

Dress Code

• Scrubs: Navy blue
• Street clothes are not acceptable

Additional Notes

• Must be located more than 60 miles from the facility to qualify as a travel position