RRT - Critical Care & Ventilator Specialist

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Inc.; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to deliver advanced respiratory care across the lifespan and support critical care teams.

This role emphasizes teamwork with physicians, nurses, and therapists; new grads welcome and supported with training and mentorship. You will manage ventilator settings, perform diagnostics, provide emergency respiratory support, and participate in quality initiatives while mentoring staff and documenting

Qualifications

• Graduate of a two-year AMA-approved respiratory therapy program leading to RRT eligibility.
• Current state license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• NBRC RRT credential.
• BLS required within policy timeframe.
• ACLS required within policy timeframe.
• PALS and NRP required within policy timeframe.
• 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, PFTs, 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.

Skills

Respiratory physiology

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

EMR proficiency

Education

Two-year AMA-approved RT program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

The St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to deliver advanced respiratory care across the lifespan and support critical care teams.

This role emphasizes teamwork with physicians, nurses, and therapists; new grads welcome and supported with training and mentorship. You will manage ventilator settings, perform diagnostics, provide emergency respiratory support, and participate in quality initiatives while mentoring staff and documenting