Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

Weiser-Memorial-Hospital; Weiser (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Idaho State Retirement (PERSI)

401(k)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Discounted medical services

Medical and dependent care savings

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Air St. Luke's Membership (Voluntary)

Job summary

Weiser Memorial Hospital in Weiser, Idaho, is seeking an experienced respiratory therapist to join our rural team. As an RT in a critical access hospital, you will evaluate, treat, and educate patients with lung and breathing disorders, collaborating with a dedicated healthcare team to provide high-quality care in a close-knit community.

The role supports ongoing education and professional development with competitive benefits through PERSI.

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Therapist Licensure required.
• Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
• Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist preferred.
• Three (3) or more years of previous experience in all aspects of cardiopulmonary services preferred.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current ACLS certification or obtain within one year of employment.
• Current NRP certification or obtain within one year of employment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains knowledge of the various methods of oxygen delivery, including the necessary equipment. Remains alert to and assesses possible side effects to oxygen delivery.
• Administers respiratory therapy treatments, understands the purpose of each and the possible side effects associated with each.
• Sets-up and monitors mechanical ventilators and the associated critical care duties required for such treatment, such as airway management and tracheal suctioning.
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation. Makes appropriate nurse or physician contact for intervention.
• Performs arterial punctures to obtain arterial blood samples for blood gas analysis, and understands the possible complications and contraindications associated with the procedure.
• Follows departmental equipment cleaning procedures.
• Documents all pertinent data on the patient’s medical record following completion of any service.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of all departmental forms, flow charts, logbooks, and their proper usage.
• Performs EKGs, completes report interpretations, sends reports to physicians as requested and files reports in department, according to department procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the differences in techniques and treatment modalities as performed on patients of varying ages, including neonate, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients, as well as the general patient population.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of oxygen concentrations and medication doses as they relate to patients of varying ages, including neonate, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients.

Skills

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Weiser Memorial Hospital in Weiser, Idaho, is seeking an experienced respiratory therapist to join our rural team. As an RT in a critical access hospital, you will evaluate, treat, and educate patients with lung and breathing disorders, collaborating with a dedicated healthcare team to provide high-quality care in a close-knit community.

The role supports ongoing education and professional development with competitive benefits through PERSI.