Respiratory Therapy Technician

Trinity Health•Boise, ID

2d•Onsite

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. GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE: Provides general respiratory therapy procedures to patients as directed by physicians and protocols. Procedures include, but are not limited to, Non-Invasive positive pressure ventilation management (NPPV), delivery of medicated aerosols, bronchial hygiene therapy, lung expansion therapy, and basic CPR. Demonstrates the ability to recognize change in the patient’s condition, make independent judgments, and modify the care as necessary according to departmental standards and approved physician protocols. Cleans, packages, inventories and maintains all respiratory care equipment. Checks, delivers, and replenishes respiratory supplies as needed. Orders department forms and supplies weekly. Serves as a floor care therapist or equipment technician. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions. Demonstrates ability to correctly clean and assemble respiratory equipment and perform the other job functions of the equipment technician, (e.g., patient billing, floor stocking, supply inventory and ordering). Revenue management: ensures the accuracy of documenting services and supplies provided to the patients. Demonstrates knowledge and skills to competently care for all assigned age groups (Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric as applicable). Performs and monitors clinical effectiveness of general floor therapy modalities only (not critical care qualified). Demonstrates knowledge and application of non-invasive ventilation (NPPV or BiPAP).

Requirements

Graduate of or actively enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Program required.
Successful completion of the first clinical year preferred.
Holds either a provisional license to practice, as a Respiratory Therapist, per the Idaho State Board of Medicine or enrolled as a full-time student in a American Medical Association acknowledged Respiratory Therapy program.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers certification from either AHA, ARC or the Military Training Network is required at hire in all units, unless currently certified in ACLS and/or PALS as defined in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills to competently care for all assigned age groups (Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric as applicable).

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of the first clinical year preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides general respiratory therapy procedures to patients as directed by physicians and protocols.
Performs Non-Invasive positive pressure ventilation management (NPPV), delivery of medicated aerosols, bronchial hygiene therapy, lung expansion therapy, and basic CPR.
Recognizes changes in patient condition, makes independent judgments, and modifies care as necessary according to departmental standards and approved physician protocols.
Cleans, packages, inventories and maintains all respiratory care equipment.
Checks, delivers, and replenishes respiratory supplies as needed.
Orders department forms and supplies weekly.
Serves as a floor care therapist or equipment technician.
Demonstrates ability to correctly clean and assemble respiratory equipment and perform the other job functions of the equipment technician, (e.g., patient billing, floor stocking, supply inventory and ordering).
Ensures the accuracy of documenting services and supplies provided to the patients.
Performs and monitors clinical effectiveness of general floor therapy modalities only (not critical care qualified).
Demonstrates knowledge and application of non-invasive ventilation (NPPV or BiPAP).