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Registered Respiratory Therapist
Salt Lake City, Utah
Saint Mark's Hospital

$1,503-1,975/week

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Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Assignment Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

Department: Respiratory Therapy
Number of Beds: 317
Number of Staff: 27
Shift for Traveler: 6:30 PM – 6:30 AM (Night Shift)
Respiratory Therapist Staffing:
- Day Shift: 4-5 RTs
- Night Shift: 3 RTs
Patient Ratios: No set ratios
Equipment Used: Ventilators, BiPAP, CPAP
EMR System: EPIC
On Call Requirements: None
Weekend Requirements: 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
Typical Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week

Required Certifications & Licenses

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
BLS (Basic Life Support)
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
NICU experience (e.g., attending deliveries, intubation, ventilator management)

Typical Procedures

Ventilator and non-invasive ventilator patient monitoring
Breathing treatments
Arterial blood gas collection

Floating Areas

ICU
PCU (Progressive Care Unit)
ED (Emergency Department)
Medical floors
NICU (if possible)

Personality Fit

Works well with others
Teachable and hardworking

Experience Requirements

Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist

Additional Notes

Scrub color: Pewter
No prior travel experience explicitly required for this role

Facility

Saint Mark's Hospital

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Short Term Acute Care
276 beds

ADDRESS1200 East 3900 SouthSalt Lake City, UT 84124

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About Salt Lake City, UT

As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Salt Lake City, UT here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Salt Lake City's cost of living is slightly higher than the national average.
Wages generally match up with the cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs are around 90°F, and winter lows are around 22°F.

Furnished Housing

Short-term rentals are available, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially in popular neighborhoods.

Transportation

Salt Lake City is car-friendly, but it also has a decent public transportation system, including buses and light rail.

Demographics

Salt Lake City is fairly diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to air quality.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Salt Lake City offers a variety of restaurants, including a vibrant food truck scene.
It has a thriving arts and music community, and there are plenty of outdoor activities, including hiking, skiing, and water sports on the nearby Great Salt Lake.

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