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*This position includes a sign-on bonus!*

*Who We Are:*

*People are our passion and purpose:*

Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Castleview Hospital serves its community with inpatient and outpatient services at its 39-bed facility.

We also provide other outside services and clinics.

* Physician Services Price, Utah

* Emery Medical Center Castle Dale, Utah

* Urgent Care, Price Utah

Castleview Hospital maintains a Gold Seal of Approval® from The Joint Commission, is an Accredited Chest Pain Center, a Stroke designated facility, and has been named a Top 100 and Top 20 rural and community hospital several times.

*Where We Are:*

Located in the high desert of Eastern Utah, the city of Price combines diverse cultural possibilities with beautiful scenery, an enviable climate and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. We are a center education, art, festivals, and history and offer something for everyone to enjoy.

*Why Choose Us:*

* Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

* Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

* Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

* Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

* And much more…

*Position Summary:*

Under the supervision of the Cardiopulmonary Services Medical Director and Department Director, the Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing cardiopulmonary care services in accordance with specific physician's orders, department policies and procedures. Additional responsibilities include:

* Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.

* Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per care plan. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.

* Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.

* Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance. Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.

* Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.

* Monitors, receives, stocks, and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders. Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment.

* Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment, and performs preventative maintenance and calibration of machines.

*Qualifications - External*

* *License:*Respiratory Therapist Certification, Respiratory Care Technician or Respiratory Care Practitioner

* *Certifications:*Basic Life Support (BLS) within 60 days of hire. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months of hire.Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) within 1 year of hire.

**Job:** **Respiratory/Pulmonary*

**Organization:** **Castleview Hospital*

**Title:** *Respiratory Therapist*

**Location:** *Utah-Price*

**Requisition ID:** *7423-3213*