Respiratory Therapist - RRT

St Luke; McCall (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s Health System in McCall, Idaho, is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join a compassionate team on night shift.

You will provide respiratory care across the hospital, including Emergency Department, inpatient units, and Women’s Services, with newborn to geriatric patients. Responsibilities include ventilator management and advanced respiratory interventions, with a focus on delivering high-quality care in a rural hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Accredited respiratory therapy program aligned with licensure requirements.
• RRT credentials by National Board for Respiratory Care and current BLS certification.
• Valid license to practice respiratory therapy in state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy coverage across the hospital, including the ED, inpatient care, and Women’s Services.
• Perform ventilator management and other basic and advanced respiratory interventions.
• Care for patients across the lifespan from newborns to geriatrics, including NICU-related needs.
• Support rapid response, code, and emergency situations as part of the healthcare team.

Education

Accredited respiratory therapy program aligned with licensure requirements

Job description

Come join a team of hard working, compassionate and experienced Respiratory Therapists- RRT at St. Luke's Health System in McCall! We take to heart making a difference in our patients' lives and strive each day to give them the best experience. Our team works together cohesively to accomplish the best care and provide a comfortable environment. St. Luke's has a rich culture and is a top 15 Health System nationwide. Join the team that will help you grow your skills and achieve your goals.

What You Can Expect:

Night Shift: 6 on / 8 off, Thursday through Tuesday

Provides respiratory therapy coverage across the hospital, including the Emergency Department, inpatient care, and Women’s Services.

Provides care across the lifespan, from newborns through geriatric patients.

Supports Women’s Services, including standby for deliveries and newborn respiratory needs.

Supports the Emergency Department with adult and pediatric respiratory emergencies.

Performs ventilator management and other basic and advanced respiratory interventions.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Accredited program in alignment with licensure requirements
Certifications: Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials by National Board for Respiratory Care. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certified through American Safety and Health Institute, American Heart Association, or American Red Cross.
License:Valid license to practice respiratory therapy in state of practice

Preferred Qualifications:

ACLS

PALS

NRP

Previous NICU/newborn respiratory care experience

Previous Women’s Services/Labor & Delivery experience, including attendance/standby at deliveries

Emergency Department or critical care experience

Experience working in a rural or critical access hospital environment where the RT supports multiple departments and patient populations

Independent practice/critical thinking: Comfortable working independently and prioritizing respiratory needs across multiple departments.

Emergency response: Experience participating in rapid response, code, or other emergency situations.

Provides respiratory therapy services across the hospital, supporting patients from newborn through geriatric populations in the Emergency Department, inpatient setting, and Women’s Services.

What's In It For You

At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Personify Health Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.

St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.