Respiratory Therapist - Full Time - Days

Saint Alphonsus; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Alphonsus Health System in Boise, Idaho is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist. You will provide general and emergency respiratory care under physician protocols, including airway and ventilator management, ABG analysis, and pulmonary diagnostics.

You will round with physicians in critical care, serve as a preceptor for staff, and help ensure quality patient care across age groups while adhering to department policies.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice respiratory care in Idaho or Oregon
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) NBRC
• BLS certification required at hire
• ACLS/PALS within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

• Provides general and emergency respiratory therapy procedures per physicians and protocols
• Performs airway and ventilator management, ABG analysis and interpretation
• Routinely rounds with physicians in critical care units and acts as a preceptor
• Supports department managers with Performance Improvement projects and staff development

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

ACLS/PALS within 6 months

Education

Idaho or Oregon license to practice respiratory care

RRT NBRC certification

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: At Saint Alphonsus Health System, we are looking for people who are living out their calling. We want you to be passionate about coming to work, and challenged to achieve your potential. Living by these virtues, we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest quality of care.

GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE

• Provides general and emergency respiratory therapy procedures to patients as directed by physicians and protocols.

• 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.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 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/PALS within 6 months of hire.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to competently care for all assigned age groups (Neonate, Child, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric as applicable). Revenue management: ensures the accuracy of documenting services and supplies provided to the patients.

• Demonstrates ability to recognize changes in patients and modifies care as necessary according to departmental standards and approved physician protocols.

• Performs airway and ventilator management, which includes assessment, application, intubation, monitoring, and evaluation of modality for infants, pediatrics, adolescences and adults.

• Performs arterial line insertions, ABG sticks, conducts ABG analysis and interprets results.

• Completes all mandatory-training requirements on time.

• Acts as preceptor to support and develop new and existing RT employees.

• Assists the department manager with Performance Improvement projects and other duties as needed.

Colleagues of Saint Alphonsus Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout SAHS and Trinity Health.

Visit www.saintalphonsus.org/careers to learn more about the benefits, culture and career development opportunities available to you at Saint Alphonsus Health System.

Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are committed to promoting diversity in its workforce and to providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity and respect. We are committed to recruit and retain a diverse staff reflective of the communities we serve. Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are equal opportunity employers and prohibit discrimination against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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.