RRT: Critical Care Leader & Mentorship

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho, is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to deliver advanced respiratory care across the lifespan, manage ventilator settings, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

The RRT will perform arterial blood gas analysis, support rapid responses, provide age-appropriate therapy, and contribute to education, documentation, and quality improvement initiatives, with opportunities for mentoring and

Qualifications

• Graduate of a two-year AMA-approved respiratory therapy program leading to RRT eligibility.
• Current state license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from NBRC.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required; ACLS, PALS and NRP as per policy.
• Three years of experience in respiratory therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently manages ventilator settings based on patient condition and physician direction.
• Performs arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, EKG interpretation, and bronchoscopy support.
• Assists with rapid response and code blue interventions.
• Provides age-specific therapy to neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
• Educates patients and staff regarding respiratory treatments and equipment.
• Leads or assists in staff orientation, training and competency evaluations.
• Maintains timely documentation of assessments, therapies, and outcomes.
• Ensures proper disinfection, maintenance and operation of respiratory equipment.
• Participates in quality improvement and performance monitoring initiatives.

Skills

Ventilator management

Critical care procedures

EMR documentation

Emergency response

Leadership mentoring

Education

Two-year AMA-approved respiratory therapy program leading to RRT eligibility

Job description

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho, is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to deliver advanced respiratory care across the lifespan, manage ventilator settings, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

The RRT will perform arterial blood gas analysis, support rapid responses, provide age-appropriate therapy, and contribute to education, documentation, and quality improvement initiatives, with opportunities for mentoring and