Respiratory Therapist Nights

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 41,204 - 57,680; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) Plan with a 100% match

Tuition assistance and student loan support

Flexible spending accounts

Time away from work programs

Job summary

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist responsible for delivering crucial care through assessments and interventions in various settings. The role involves managing ventilation, educating patients, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Candidates must obtain certifications in Advanced and Basic Cardiac Life Support, with a year of experience required. Comprehensive benefits include health coverage and education support, making it an excellent opportunity for professional growth while contributing to patient health.

Qualifications

• Must obtain Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 90 days.
• Must obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support within 7 days.
• Experience in critical and emergency care is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory status and determine intervention needs.
• Deliver evidence-based therapy across various care settings.
• Manage ventilation and airways in clinical settings.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care.
• Maintain safety and readiness of respiratory equipment.

Skills

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Neonate Resuscitate

PALS Pediatric Adv Life Support

Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner credential

Certified Respiratory Therapist

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Experience in healthcare

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $29.91 - $41.87 / hour

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Respiratory Therapist, you’ll play an essential role in guiding patients through both routine care and critical moments. You’ll perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures while managing invasive and noninvasive ventilation across a variety of care settings. You’ll have access to advanced respiratory technology, mentorship from experienced RT leaders, and the support of a dependable, collaborative team that will set you up for success and ongoing professional growth. And with consistent, predictable scheduling, you’ll have the stability and resources to deliver your best care, continue building your expertise, and make a lasting impact on patient health every day.

Your role will include:

• Assessing respiratory status by performing focused exams, interpreting breath sounds and airway patency, and determining the need for respiratory interventions.
• Delivering evidence-based therapy by providing oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other treatments across emergency, critical care, and acute settings.
• Managing ventilation and airways by assisting with artificial airway placement, initiating and adjusting invasive and noninvasive ventilation, monitoring patient responses, and responding quickly to clinical changes or emergencies.
• Supporting patients and the care team by educating patients and families, serving as a clinical resource, partnering with physicians and nurses, and helping stabilize newborns during deliveries when needed.
• Maintaining equipment and safety by setting up, operating, and cleaning respiratory equipment; ensuring readiness and preventive maintenance; transporting ventilated patients safely; and following all infection-prevention standards.

Qualifications required

• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 7 days of employment start date
• Neonate Resuscitate must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• (RRT/RCP-State) Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner
• (NBRC-CRT) Certified Respiratory Therapist, or (NBRC-RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist
• One (1) years experience Required Years of Experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.