FirstChoice Respiratory Therapist

Trinity Health • Nampa, ID

118d

About The Position

Are you an experienced Respiratory Therapist looking for premium compensation and maximum flexibility? Explore FirstChoice – Trinity Health's staffing solution! FirstChoice RTs are utilized to fill short and long-term assignments throughout the health system, and we need you to be a part of this innovative program! Nationwide opportunities available!! We believe one of the best ways we can take care of our patients is to take care of our employees. That's why we created FirstChoice, Trinity Health's internal resource pool, designed for those who desire flexible scheduling, increased pay scales, as well as variety in practice settings and learning opportunities.

Requirements

• Willingness to float throughout the hospital and/or throughout multiple hospital locations.
• Cannot hold a concurrent position at a Trinity Health facility.
• Ability to complete the orientation and training.
• 2 years of current experience working in an acute setting (hospital not nursing home or rehab).
• Must be RT licensed in that State.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of a two year advanced practitioner -Accredited Respiratory Therapist program.
• Registry eligible.
• Maintain current RRT or CRT credential.
• Maintain valid State of Idaho or Oregon License in Respiratory Care.

Responsibilities

• Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and guiding behaviors of SAHS.
• Provides professional leadership in the delivery of patient care.
• Uses 'AIDET' principles when interfacing/treating every patient throughout the organization.
• Serves as a consultant, resource person, and role model representing respiratory care in the health system committees or work groups as needed.
• Maintains the confidentiality of information according to HIPPA guidelines.
• Facilitates good rapport and cooperative relationships approaching conflict in a constructive manner.
• Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.
• Maintains safe respiratory therapy practices; alerts management of any safety issues or concerns.
• Performs all duties and responsibilities of a Respiratory Therapist per AARC guidelines.
• Participates in patient rounds.
• Ensures treatments are provided in accordance with physician orders and approved medical protocols.
• Ensures that equipment is in safe operating condition and contacts repair personnel or Charge therapists as appropriate.
• Demonstrates knowledge of procedure(s) for oxygen and medical air shutdown.
• Maintains knowledge of and reviews pertinent hospital and all departmental policies and procedures.
• Prioritizes and addresses conflicting requests for respiratory care services.
• Provides high quality patient care considering age specific, developmental and cultural needs through competent practice and application of the respiratory care practice process.
• Demonstrates annual unit/area competencies.
• Participates in new educational programs and equipment/procedure implementations.
• Facilitates instruction of staff or students during clinical training, providing feedback when applicable.

Benefits

• Flexible Scheduling
• Premium Pay
• Variety of Practice Settings
• Learning Opportunities
• Minimum Commitment
• Online Self-Scheduling

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees