Respiratory Therapist - Full Time - Days

About the Role

At Saint Alphonsus Health System, we are looking for people who are living out their calling. We want you to be passionate about coming to work and challenged to achieve your potential. Living by these virtues, we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest quality of care.

General Summary and Purpose

Provides general and emergency respiratory therapy procedures to patients as directed by physicians and protocols. Procedures include respiratory assessment, airway and ventilator management, bi-level non-invasive ventilation management, pulmonary diagnostics, delivery of medicated aerosols, bronchial hygiene therapy, lung expansion therapy, intubation, CPR, bronchoscopy assistance, arterial line placement, arterial sampling, and ABG analysis and interpretation. Demonstrates the ability to assess changes in the patient’s clinical condition, make independent judgments, and modify care as necessary according to departmental policies and approved physician protocols. Routinely makes rounds with physicians in critical care units. Acts as preceptor, actively supports, and constructively contributes to the development of new and existing staff members.

Responsibilities

• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to competently care for all assigned age groups (Neonate, Child, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric as applicable).
• Ensures the accuracy of documenting services and supplies provided to patients for revenue management.
• Recognizes changes in patients and modifies care as necessary according to departmental standards and approved physician protocols.
• Performs airway and ventilator management, including assessment, application, intubation, monitoring, and evaluation for infants, pediatrics, adolescents, and adults.
• Performs arterial line insertions, ABG sticks, conducts ABG analysis, and interprets results.
• Completes all mandatory training requirements on time.
• Acts as preceptor to support and develop new and existing RT employees.
• Assists the department manager with Performance Improvement projects and other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• License to practice respiratory care in the state of practice (Idaho or Oregon).
• Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross at hire.
• ACLS/PALS certification within 6 months of hire.

Benefits

Colleagues of Saint Alphonsus Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunities for growth throughout SAHS and Trinity Health. Visit www.saintalphonsus.org/careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.