Lead Respiratory Therapist – Critical Care Leader

Trinity Health; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Day 1 Benefits

Job summary

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise, ID, part of Trinity Health, is seeking a dedicated Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist. The role supports respiratory care across all age groups and requires Idaho license and RRT certification, plus BLS.

The position is full-time with a 36-hour weekly schedule and a day shift, offering competitive compensation and benefits. As Lead RT, you will oversee care delivery, coordinate with RT leadership, and mentor staff while ensuring accurate

Qualifications

• Must Hold Idaho respiratory care license
• RRT certification required
• Two years clinical experience, preferably in critical care or emergency department
• BLS for Healthcare providers required at hire in all units, unless ACLS/PALS already certified

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates alignment with Saint Alphonsus Mission, Vision and Values in daily behaviors and decisions.
• Provides respiratory care to all assigned age groups as applicable (neonate to geriatric).
• Ensures accurate documentation of services and supplies for revenue integrity.
• Recognizes patient condition changes, makes independent clinical judgments, and adjusts care per physician protocols.
• Performs comprehensive respiratory care procedures with high competence.
• Monitors respiratory care systems; adjusts staffing to meet workload; serves as a resource to the team.
• Collaborates with RT Manager/Director and RT Coordinators to identify educational needs to maintain and develop personnel skills.
• Conducts annual employee performance appraisals as assigned by manager.

Skills

RRT certification

BLS certification

Critical care experience

Leadership

Job description

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise, ID, part of Trinity Health, is seeking a dedicated Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist. The role supports respiratory care across all age groups and requires Idaho license and RRT certification, plus BLS.

The position is full-time with a 36-hour weekly schedule and a day shift, offering competitive compensation and benefits. As Lead RT, you will oversee care delivery, coordinate with RT leadership, and mentor staff while ensuring accurate