Location: Lehi, UT

Start Date: 03-09-2026

End Date: 06-08-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Days (specific days vary), 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM, 12-hour day shifts, every-other-week rotation; schedule may include flexible hours, overtime and required on-call coverage

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $51 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform thorough patient assessments and develop individualized respiratory care plans
• Implement, evaluate and revise therapy plans to achieve best patient outcomes
• Perform diagnostic testing including arterial blood gases (ABGs), pulmonary function testing (PFTs), EKGs, bronchoscopy assistance and pulse oximetry
• Safely transport patients within the hospital and between facilities as needed
• Document all assessments, interventions and patient responses accurately in EPIC
• Provide on-call coverage and respond to urgent respiratory needs per facility policy
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient-centered care

Qualifications

• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) via NBRC (required)
• Active BLS (AHA) and ACLS certifications; PALS and NRP required or strongly preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of respiratory therapy experience (posting indicates 2 years)
• Prior experience with electronic medical records — EPIC experience preferred
• Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Education Program (CoARC, JRCRTE, or CAAHEP)
• Valid driver's license (DL must be submitted) and ability to be in-state for orientation week

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Education Program (CoARC, JRCRTE, or CAAHEP)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong skills in patient assessment and respiratory care planning
• Proficient in ABGs, PFTs, EKGs, bronchoscopy support and pulse oximetry
• Experience with acute care respiratory therapy in hospital settings
• Comfortable documenting and charting in EPIC and other EMRs
• Ability to work independently, handle on-call responsibilities and adapt to flexible schedules
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with nursing and physician teams

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend options available for travel clinicians
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to plan for your future
• Paid Time Off so you can recharge between shifts
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep paperwork painless
• Travel reimbursement to help with your move to Lehi
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and everyone wins
• A supportive team and unit leadership that values your expertise
• Continuing education support and opportunities to grow clinically

Travel Perks: Explore Lehi, UT

Lehi sits in the heart of Utah Valley with easy access to outdoor adventures and family-friendly attractions. Explore Thanksgiving Point gardens and museums, paddle or fish on nearby Utah Lake, hike or mountain bike in the American Fork Canyon and the Mount Timpanogos area, or take quick weekend trips to world-class ski resorts (Park City and other resorts are within driving distance). Enjoy local dining, shopping and the growing Silicon Slopes tech scene when you’re off shift.

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