Respiratory Care Practitioner II

Overview

: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes. Responsibilities

Performs respiratory therapy with an understanding of the indications, contraindications, hazards, and precautions associated with all delivered therapy.

Assesses the pulmonary status of patients receiving respiratory care and makes recommendations for therapy.

Administers medical gases, aerosolized medications, and provides therapies to maintain bronchopulmonary hygiene per protocol.

Supports ventilator dependent patients during intra-hospital transport.

Sets up, maintains and monitors mechanical ventilatory support.

Performs airway clearance and lung volume expansion therapies and instructs p...