Reg Respiratory Therapist - Nampa - PRN

Saint Alphonsus; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Day 1 benefits

Job summary

Saint Alphonsus Medical Center in Nampa, ID is seeking a dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist to join the Respiratory Therapy team, providing both routine and emergency care including ventilator management and ABG analysis.

The role requires independent clinical judgment, mentorship of new staff, and collaboration with physicians in critical care units. Licensure to practice in Idaho or Oregon and NBRC RRT certification are required.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice respiratory care in Idaho or Oregon.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist with NBRC.
• BLS certification required; ACLS/PALS may be accepted in lieu of BLS.
• Additional SAHS certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory assessment and ventilator management.
• Conduct pulmonary diagnostics and ABG analysis.
• Deliver aerosols, airway care, and bronchoscopy support as needed.
• Provide independent clinical judgment and adjust care per protocols.
• Precept and mentor new and existing staff; participate in rounds.
• Complete mandatory training and arterial line/ABG procedures.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Mentorship

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

State license to practice respiratory care (Idaho or Oregon)

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

BLS certification (ACLS/PALS may be accepted)

Tools

Ventilator management equipment

ABG analysis tools

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Rotating Shift Description:

Position Summary and Highlights

Saint Alphonsus Medical Center in Nampa, ID is seeking a dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist to join the Respiratory Therapy team!

This position provides both routine and emergency respiratory therapy procedures, including ventilator management, pulmonary diagnostics, airway care, and advanced interventions such as intubation, CPR, and bronchoscopy assistance, in accordance with physician orders and established protocols. The role requires independent clinical judgment, participation in multidisciplinary rounds, and active mentorship of new and existing staff.

Why Join Saint Alphonsus?

• Saint Alphonsus Health System is recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers by Forbes.
• Competitive compensation and sign-on bonus for those who qualify.
• Day 1 Benefits – colleagues are eligible for our plans from their very first day of work,
• Schedule: Position is as PRN.

Minimum Qualifications

• License to practice respiratory care in the state they are performing respiratory care services in (Idaho or Oregon).
• Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• At hire, Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required. (ACLS and/or PALS may be accepted in lieu of BLS)
• Other certifications may be required as identified in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.

What You Will Do

• Procedures include, but are not limited to, respiratory assessment, airway and ventilator management, bi-level non-invasive ventilation management pulmonary diagnostics, delivery of medicated aerosols, bronchial hygiene therapy, lung expansion therapy, intubation, CPR, bronchoscopy assistance, arterial line placement, arterial sampling and ABG analysis and interpretation.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess changes in the patient’s clinical condition, make independent judgements, and modifies the care as necessary according to departmental policies and approved physician protocols.
• Routinely make rounds with physicians in critical care units. Acts as preceptor, actively supports, and constructively contributes to the development of new and existing staff members.
• Performs arterial line insertions, ABG sticks, conducts ABG analysis and interprets results.
• Completes all mandatory training requirements on time.
• Demonstrates ability to recognize changes in patients and modifies care as necessary according to departmental standards and approved physician protocols.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.