Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Utah

A Respiratory Therapist plays a vital role in the therapy industry by providing care for patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders. They assess, treat, and care for patients with lung diseases such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, and COPD. They are also essential in emergency situations, providing life-saving treatment to victims of heart attacks, stroke, drowning, or shock. Respiratory Therapists are responsible for operating and maintaining various types of respiratory equipment, including ventilators and artificial airway devices.

Respiratory Therapists should possess strong problem-solving skills, compassion, and attention to detail. An essential requirement is a certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) which includes Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials. Prior to becoming a Respiratory Therapist, a person could have roles such as a respiratory therapy technician, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or a medical assistant, which offer valuable patient care experience.

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Respiratory Therapist

  • Advantage Home Medical Equipment
  • Saint George, UT
  • 6 days ago
  • Saint George, UT
  • 6 days ago

oxygen therapy and other respiratory care treatments Collaborate with healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient care Required Skills: Experience in mechanical ventilation and arterial blood...

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Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

  • Ashley Regional Medical Center
  • Vernal, UT
  • 2 days ago
  • Vernal, UT
  • 2 days ago

What we're looking for Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy program and be licensed in the state of UT as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)....

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Respiratory Therapist

  • Sevita
  • Riverton, UT
  • 60+ days ago
  • Riverton, UT
  • 60+ days ago

Registered Respiratory Therapist or eligible for registration by the National Board of Respiratory Care....

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

  • Intermountain Health
  • Richfield, UT
  • 9 hours ago
  • Richfield, UT
  • 9 hours ago

Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT). Current license as Registered Respiratory Therapy in the state of practice is required....

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Respiratory Therapist Nights

  • HCA Healthcare
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 13 hours ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 13 hours ago

What qualifications you will need: Basic Cardiac Life Support, or (NBRC-RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist, or (RRT/RCP-State) Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner must be obtained within 30 days of...

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Senior Respiratory Therapist

  • Sentara
  • Washington, UT
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, UT
  • 5 days ago

City/State Hampton, VA Work Shift Second (Evenings) Overview: Sentara is currently hiring a Senior Respiratory Therapist. This is a Full Time position with Evening shift hours....

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Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN

  • Intermountain Health
  • Murray, UT
  • 6 days ago
  • Murray, UT
  • 6 days ago

Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT). Current license as Registered Respiratory Therapy in the state of practice is required....

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Respiratory Therapist

  • Common Spirit Health
  • West Jordan, UT
  • 6 days ago
  • West Jordan, UT
  • 6 days ago

As a Respiratory Therapist (RT) you will: Perform respiratory procedures under physician direction in all patient areas....

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Respiratory Therapist PRN

  • HCA Healthcare
  • Bountiful, UT
  • 6 days ago
  • Bountiful, UT
  • 6 days ago

Therapist/Practitioner Associate Degree (NBRC-RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist, or (NBRC-CRT) Certified Respiratory Therapist Six (6) months experience Required Years of Experience Benefits Lakeview...

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Resp Therapist RRT

  • Uintah Basin Medical Center
  • Roosevelt, UT
  • 11 days ago
  • Roosevelt, UT
  • 11 days ago

Job Requirements: Current Utah State Respiratory Therapist Licensure. Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy....

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Pediatric Respiratory Therapist RRT

  • Intermountain Health
  • Lehi, UT
  • 15 days ago
  • Lehi, UT
  • 15 days ago

Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT). Current license as Registered Respiratory Therapy in the state of practice is required....

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Respiratory Therapist

  • Common Spirit
  • Lehi, UT
  • 15 days ago
  • Lehi, UT
  • 15 days ago

As a Respiratory Therapist (RT) you will: Perform respiratory procedures under physician direction in all patient areas....

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Registered Respiratory Therapist - (RRT)

  • AMN Healthcare Allied
  • West Jordan, UT
  • 26 days ago
  • West Jordan, UT
  • 26 days ago

respiratory therapist, respiratory therapist, respiratory, RRT, respiratory care, allied health, allied, healthcare, health care, patient care...

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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) / Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) A healthcare facility is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) to join...

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Registered Respiratory Therapist Nights

  • Intermountain Health
  • Provo, UT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Provo, UT
  • 30+ days ago

Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT). Current license as Registered Respiratory Therapy in the state of practice is required....

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Respiratory Therapist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Introduction to Acute Respiratory Failure
Respiratory failure is a common clinical problem encountered by most healthcare professionals. On this three-week course from The University of Glasgow, youll expand your knowledge of the...
Chronic Respiratory Diseases (CRD) in Primary Care Settings
On this course, youll get a world-class introduction in how to diagnose and manage respiratory disease in low- and middle-income primary care settings. Explore how to treat chronic respiratory...
Therapist Certificate Course Online
In this part-time, online Therapist Certificate Course, you will receive a comprehensive introduction to how to become a therapist. You will learn about the key aspects of therapy, including...

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Salary for Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Utah

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Highest Education Level

Respiratory Therapists in Utah offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
43.0%
Bachelor's Degree
30.5%
Master's Degree
12.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.8%
Doctorate Degree
4.6%
High School or GED
4.2%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Respiratory Therapists in Utah
Less than 1 year
47.4%
None
23.4%
1-2 years
20.2%
2-4 years
6.2%
4-6 years
2.8%



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