Respiratory Therapist

Where You’ll Work

Following a major expansion, Holy Cross Hospital � Jordan Valley's capacity tripled, now housing 171 beds to serve our growing community. We have invested substantially in advanced technology and state-of-the-art equipment, which has attracted our top-notch medical staff and a team of highly skilled nurses.

Our entire hospital team is dedicated to providing expert care in a warm, family-friendly environment. We are a Level III Trauma center, STEMI Cardiac receiving center, and certified stroke treatment center.

Our employees are continually prepared, accountable, inspired and ensure compliance with the highest levels of quality care and patient safety standards.

Recently given the Women's Choice Award for America's 100 Best Hospitals Emergency Care, we are the only designated trauma center west of I-15 in the Salt Lake Valley.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Respiratory Therapists may be eligible for a relocation bonus up to $8,000. Ask a recruitment team member for more information to learn more!

When you join our team, you will help advance modern medicine by providing your skills, experience, and commitment to compassionate care. The impact you will make in our faith-based, mission-driven culture drives the opportunity to cultivate excellence and achieve professional fulfillment united in humankindness.

As a Respiratory Therapist (RT) you will:

Perform respiratory procedures under physician direction in all patient areas.

Be responsible for patient assessments, care plans, plan implementation and evaluation and revision of therapy plan as needed.

Collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure the most effective and efficient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes.

Utilize knowledge of patient’s age and cultural diversity in the provision of patient care.

Support the organization vision and mission and practices performance improvement techniques to assure the delivery of the most effective patient care.

Job Requirements

• In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:
• 1 year of respiratory therapy experience, preferred
• Prior use of electronic medical records (EMR), preferred
• High School Diploma required

Associates Degree Preferred

Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Education Program, i. e. CoARC, JRCRTE, or CAAHEP required

Must have current state Licensure (RLT) in applicable state of employment. Must have CRT by NBRC required

BLS Required from the American Heart Association

Current ACLS certification from the American Heart Association required upon hire or obtain within 6 months of hire (for locations in Kansas, ACLS is required within 1 year of hire/transfer date).

NRP certification and PALS certification upon hire or obtain within 6 months of hire for: St. Anthony North Health, St. Francis Medical Center, St. Mary Corwin, St. Thomas More, Mercy, Longmont.

Physical Requirements - Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)