Night Shift Flight NICU Respiratory Therapist

Portneuf Medical Center; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, ID is seeking a Night shift, full-time Respiratory Therapy NICU Flight Respiratory Therapist to join the Portneuf Air Rescue team. The role combines neonatal care with interhospital transport by air, rotor, and ground, and requires NICU experience.

The ideal candidate will have an AMA-approved respiratory care program, NBRC-credentialed RRT, Idaho license, and 2+ years in acute care with NICU exposure including HFOV/INO, plus timely BLS/ACLS/NRP/PALS/STABLE

Qualifications

• Completion of a respiratory care program approved by the AMA.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC).
• Current Idaho State License to practice Respiratory Care.
• 2 years of clinical experience (minimum 1500 hrs per year) as a Respiratory Therapist in an acute care hospital with 1 year in NICU including HFOV and INO.
• BLS within 14 days of hire; ACLS and NRP within 14 days of hire.
• PALS and STABLE within 6 months of hire.
• Preferred: NPS or C-NPT; Neonatal transport experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality therapy to patients with cardiopulmonary, neurological or other disturbances requiring treatments.
• Communicates with physician on therapy efficacy, instructs patients, takes phone orders and performs CPR and other cardiopulmonary activities.
• As Flight RT, participates in NICU transport via air and ground, and completes transport-specific training and competencies.
• Develops and implements treatment plans, manages care, and evaluates patient response during transport.
• Administers and documents medications per department policies and procedures.
• Precepts employees, orients new staff and students.
• Maintains environmental awareness and initiates corrective actions as needed.
• Responds to transport requests during shift, initiates interventions per flight protocols, and evaluates progress.
• Maintains competence with flight modalities and equipment including intubation, nitric oxide, HFOV, and conventional ventilation.
• Engages in ongoing training, competency checks, and FAA-related requirements.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication with physicians

Flight transport coordination

Training and competency

Education

Respiratory care program (AMA approved)

Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC)

Tools

HFOV (High Frequency Oscillation)

Nitric Oxide Administration

Job description

Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, ID is seeking a Night shift, full-time Respiratory Therapy NICU Flight Respiratory Therapist to join the Portneuf Air Rescue team. The role combines neonatal care with interhospital transport by air, rotor, and ground, and requires NICU experience.

The ideal candidate will have an AMA-approved respiratory care program, NBRC-credentialed RRT, Idaho license, and 2+ years in acute care with NICU exposure including HFOV/INO, plus timely BLS/ACLS/NRP/PALS/STABLE