Respiratory Therapist

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 55,104,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls is seeking a PRN Respiratory Therapist to provide evidence-based respiratory care to neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients in a Level II Trauma Center.

Responsibilities include assessing cardiopulmonary status, initiating and managing oxygen therapy, ventilators, and airway devices; performing diagnostic tests; collaborating with physicians and nurses; documenting in the EMR; and supporting infection control and regulatory standards in a

Qualifications

• Evidence-based respiratory care for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients.
• Ability to initiate and manage oxygen therapy and ventilators.
• Competence in airway device management and diagnostic testing.
• Ability to respond to rapid response and code situations.
• Adherence to infection control and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based respiratory care to neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients in a Level II Trauma Center.
• Assess cardiopulmonary status and initiate/adjust oxygen therapy, ventilators, and airway devices.
• Perform diagnostic tests and participate in rapid response and code events.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses; document accurately in the EMR.
• Ensure equipment safety and compliance with infection control standards; educate patients and families when appropriate.

Job description

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center seeks a PRN Respiratory Therapist to provide evidence-based respiratory care to neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients in a Level II Trauma Center. Responsibilities include assessing cardiopulmonary status, initiating and managing oxygen therapy, ventilators, and airway devices, performing diagnostic tests, and responding to rapid response and code situations. The therapist will collaborate with physicians and nurses, document accurately in the EMR, ensure equipment safety, follow infection control and regulatory standards, and support patient/family education in a high-acuity, team-focused environment.