What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist position at Mountain West?
Respiratory Therapist
Mountain West Medical Center is nestled at the base of the Oquirrh Mountains in Tooele, Utah. This award winning healthcare facility and clinics has expert staff serving the largest county in Utah. We diligently pursue our mission to be the health resource of choice for the community and provide a place where doctors want to practice, people want to work, and the community wants to come for healthcare services.
Currently we are looking to fill the vital role of Respiratory Therapist.
Job Summary:
- Responsible for providing care, which includes assessment, treatment, control diagnostic evaluation of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system.
- Consults with physicians.
- Provides consultation, instruction and/or technical direction of medical, nursing and other staff members.
Qualifications:
- Must possess a current Utah Respiratory Therapist License.
- Desirable characteristics include two years of experience in a hospital or medically related environment.
- CRT or RRT Certification.
- BLS, ACLS, NRP, PALS Certifications.