Job Description:

　　The Respiratory Therapy Apprentice (RTA) is a short-term, experience building role that works under supervision of the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in the clinical setting and participates appropriately in the patient care delivery process.

　　Performs assigned tasks and patient care duties, as designated and supervised by a Registered Respiratory Therapist, in keeping with the Utah DOPL guidance for a Respiratory Therapy Apprentice.

　　Scope

　　The Respiratory Therapy Apprentice may be utilized during the last semester of Respiratory Therapy school under the State of Utah guidelines for a Respiratory Therapy Apprentice. The RTA is intended as a short-term interim role until graduation, licensing and eligibility requirements of a Respiratory Therapist are met.

　　Supervision: Respiratory Therapy Apprentice will be supervised generally by physicians and directly/indirectly by Registered Respiratory Therapists. Registered Respiratory Therapists are accountable for co-signing all medical record documentation by the Respiratory Therapy Apprentice and will verify any care plan changes before initiation of such by the Respiratory Therapy Apprentice.

　　Job Essentials

　　Demonstrates understanding of the steps in the Respiratory Therapy process and how the patient plan of care is developed, implemented, and revised to meet the needs of the patient (under supervision of an RRT).

　　Routinely observes and discusses assigned aspects of care with the RRT regarding patient care delivery.

　　Recognizes and demonstrates legal/ethical implications of care delivery by: Practicing as a Respiratory Therapy Apprentice under the supervision of the RRT; Complying with regulatory standards; Completing accurate documentation; and maintaining confidentiality.

　　Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for patient care delivery within the defined scope of the role (under the supervision of the RRT).

　　Other categories of duties include: equipment and supply, data outcomes, Durable Medical Equipment discharges, student orientation, Blood Gas, patient calls, and EKGs.

　　Specific Patient Care Interventions allowed under supervision by an RRT:

　　Suction

　　O2 rounds & therapy

　　Airway Clearance Techniques/Neuromuscular RET Protocol (Level 1 only)

　　Lung Volume Expansion/Atelectasis RET Protocol (Level 1 only)

　　Inhaled medications via non-pressurized nebulizer/MDI

　　Holter Monitor setup

　　COVID home monitoring setup

　　Assessments/Evaluations with care plan changes upon assigned supervising RRT approval only

　　Patient Education (e.g., tobacco cessation, COPD, asthma)

　　End-tidal CO2 set-up and monitoring

　　Note: In terms of Specific Patient Care Interventions, the supervising RRT is required to review and co-sign all RT Apprentice documentation in the medical record.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Current enrollment (in good standing) in the final semester of a CoARC accredited Respiratory Therapy Program. Status will be verified from program administration via the Utah Division of Professional Licensing Verification Template.

　　Current Utah Respiratory Therapy Apprentice License.

　　Current BLS certification.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Computer knowledge (word processing, spreadsheets, email and/or database program experience).

　　Experience working in a healthcare related environment.

　　Current member of the AARC/USRC.

　　Inventory and distribution experience.

　　Experience working with mechanical and/electronic devices.

　　Demonstrated effective phone etiquette skill.

　　Phlebotomy and/or EKG experience.

　　ACLS and PALS certification.

　　Physical Requirements:

　　Physical Requirements

　　Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.

　　Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.

　　Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.

　　Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement including bending to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.

　　Need to walk to obtain and distribute supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).

　　May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

　　Anticipated job posting close date:

　　01/27/2024

　　Location:

　　LDS Hospital

　　Work City:

　　Salt Lake City

　　Work State:

　　Utah

　　Scheduled Weekly Hours:

　　24

　　The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

　　$25.58 - $25.58

　　We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

　　Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/employee-benefits/) , and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers (http://www.sclhealthbenefits.org) ; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/diversity/) .

　　Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

　　Intermountain Health is a Utah-based, not-for-profit system of 33 hospitals (includes "virtual" hospital), a Medical Group with more than 3,800 physicians and advanced practice clinicians at about 385 clinics, a health plans division called SelectHealth, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery.

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　　The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

　　All positions subject to close without notice.

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