Respiratory Therapist / RRT or CRT
About The Position
Join the team as a full-time, day-shift Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT) in Pocatello, Idaho. The role provides treatment, management, diagnostic evaluation, and care for patients with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities, while ensuring care is safe and therapeutically effective. The therapist administers and documents medication, provides cardiopulmonary care according to departmental policies and procedures, precepts employees, new orients, and students, monitors environmental conditions, initiates corrective interventions when indicated, and maintains professional relationships with medical staff. Portneuf Medical Center is a nationally recognized healthcare leader with 205 beds, serving as the region’s Level II Trauma Center and tertiary referral hospital. Its services include a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, adult intensive care unit, orthopedic services, cardiac care, imaging, and primary and specialty care. The organization highlights career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, wellness resources, paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, an inclusive and supportive culture, and advanced technology.
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent.
- Completion of a respiratory care program approved by the American Medical Association.
- Certification or registration as a Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
- Idaho Licensed Respiratory Therapist licensure.
- BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and before providing direct patient care.
- Obtain ACLS and NRP within six months of hire and maintain them as current.
Nice To Haves
- PALS certification.
Responsibilities
- Conduct treatment, management, diagnostic evaluation, and care of patients with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities in a safe and therapeutically effective manner.
- Administer and document medication in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Administer Cardiopulmonary Care Services in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Precept employees, new orients, and students.
- Maintain awareness of environmental conditions and initiate corrective intervention as indicated.
- Maintain a professional relationship with the medical staff.
Benefits
- Career growth opportunities
- Tuition assistance
- Wellness, education, and financial well-being resources
- Paid time off
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Supportive, inclusive culture
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
