Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Nightshift (7 PM – 7 AM)
Shift Differentials:

• Evening Shift (3 PM – 11:30 PM) = 8%
• Night Shift (11:00 PM – 7:30 AM) = 11%
• No Weekend Differential

Job Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Respiratory Care Practitioner to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide essential respiratory therapy services to patients across all age groups, from infants to adults. The role requires a dedicated professional who can manage themselves effectively without close supervision and is committed to delivering high-quality care in a critical care setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Care: Deliver conventional and routine respiratory therapy treatments to patients as ordered, including oxygen administration, humidity therapy, airway management, and mechanical ventilation.
• Equipment Management: Set up, monitor, and adjust respiratory equipment for patients on continuous ventilation; perform nasotracheal and tracheal suctioning.
• Patient Monitoring: Regularly round on patients to observe their condition, check and adjust equipment, and solve any arising problems.
• Documentation: Accurately chart treatments, patient responses, and progress in patient charts.
• Environmental Monitoring: Ensure proper functioning of environmental control systems and respiratory monitoring equipment.
• Collaboration: Work under the supervision of the Department Director, Day Supervisor, Evening Supervisor, or Clinical Coordinator as needed.
• Education and Explanation: Explain the purpose and procedures of treatments, tests, and equipment to patients to ensure understanding and compliance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Permanent license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the Idaho State Board of Medicine
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the adult critical care setting within the last 5 years
• ICU experience within the last 3 years
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 3 months of hire
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 3 months of hire
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within 1 year of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

Benefits:

Sign-on Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Housing Allowance

Salary Range: $58,000 - $87,000 (based on experience)