Respiratory Therapy Tech 2026
About The Position
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. As a Respiratory Therapy Technician, you'll play an essential role in supporting patients across the hospital while gaining valuable hands-on experience alongside experienced Respiratory Therapists. This is an excellent opportunity for students and aspiring respiratory professionals to strengthen their clinical skills in a dynamic healthcare environment. In this role, you'll help provide respiratory care treatments and support services that directly impact patient outcomes. Working under physician orders and established protocols, you'll assist with non-invasive ventilation management (BiPAP/NPPV), medication aerosol treatments, bronchial hygiene therapies, lung expansion therapies, basic life support and CPR response, and respiratory equipment preparation, cleaning, and maintenance. You'll also be involved in supply management, stocking, and inventory support. You'll be trusted to recognize changes in patient conditions, communicate concerns promptly, and contribute to safe, high-quality patient care. Every shift offers opportunities to learn, grow, and build experience in a hospital-based respiratory care setting. This role is exciting because you will gain valuable clinical experience while completing your Respiratory Therapy education, work alongside experienced Respiratory Therapists and interdisciplinary care teams, build confidence with respiratory equipment, patient therapies, and hospital operations, develop skills in patient assessment, respiratory treatments, and non-invasive ventilation, and make a meaningful impact on the care of adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Requirements
- Graduate of or currently enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
- Holds a provisional Respiratory Therapist license through the Idaho State Board of Medicine or is enrolled full-time in an American Medical Association-recognized Respiratory Therapy program.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or Military Training Network.
Nice To Haves
- Successful completion of the first clinical year in a Respiratory Therapy program.
- Passionate about patient care.
- Eager to learn.
- Committed to excellence.
- Embrace Mission, Vision, and Values.
- Take initiative and demonstrate strong attention to detail.
- Enjoy working in a collaborative healthcare environment.
- Interest in advancing respiratory care knowledge and skills.
- Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care with professionalism and accountability.
Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory care treatments and support services.
- Assist with non-invasive ventilation management (BiPAP/NPPV).
- Administer medication aerosol treatments.
- Perform bronchial hygiene therapies.
- Conduct lung expansion therapies.
- Respond to basic life support and CPR needs.
- Prepare, clean, and maintain respiratory equipment.
- Manage supplies, stocking, and inventory.
- Recognize changes in patient conditions and communicate concerns.
- Contribute to safe, high-quality patient care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
