Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join our healthcare team. The RRT is a licensed professional responsible for direct and indirect patient care, assessment, and monitoring. This role includes performing safe and competent therapy, evaluating treatment effectiveness, and providing patient education. Responsibilities encompass therapeutic gas administration, pulmonary function testing, ventilator management, blood gas analysis, and participation in emergency interventions such as CPR and neonatal resuscitation. This is a full time position.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapy treatments and ventilator management.
• Draw and analyze arterial blood gases.
• Attend deliveries in the Family Birth Center, providing airway management and resuscitation when necessary.
• Administer CPR and assist in emergency situations.
• Clean and maintain respiratory therapy equipment.
• Perform and document intubation practice:
  • Complete two monthly intubations on adult and neonatal manikin heads.
  • Perform one proctored intubation quarterly.
• Provide depth of knowledge on respiratory therapy treatment modalities to physicians and collaborate with RNs to deliver optimal patient care.
• Adhere to organizational safety standards and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Job Requirements

Required Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy or Respiratory Care Program.
• Successful completion of the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) exam for Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).

Licenses and Certifications:

• Idaho Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LRT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

Preferred Qualifications:

• STABLE certification.

Functional Demands

Population Served:

Neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Physical Demands:

• Lifting: Occasionally lift up to 20 lbs.; items include respiratory supplies and equipment.
• Push/Pull: Move ventilators and EKG machines up to 300 ft, 10 times per day.
• Standing/Sitting: Stand for up to 3 hours at a time and 11 hours per day; sit for up to 1 hour per day.
• Fine Motor Skills: High degree required for CPR, airway management, and use of tools and equipment.
• Other: Stooping, kneeling, and climbing may be required for short durations.

Environmental Conditions:

• Regular exposure to risks such as bloodborne pathogens, patient illnesses, and pressurized gases.
• May face emergencies, crisis situations, and irregular hours or shifts.
• Occasional exposure to wet, humid conditions, toxic chemicals, and moving mechanical parts.

Organizational Expectations

• Provide a positive and professional representation of the organization.
• Promote a culture of safety for patients and employees.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and foster collaboration with physicians and nurses to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Stay informed on current standards of practice and participate in quality improvement initiatives.