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 and emergency respiratory therapy procedures to patients as directed by physicians. Procedures include, but are not limited to, respiratory assessment, delivery of medicated aerosols, assistance with intubation, CPR, bronchoscopy/EBUS/Navs assistance. Demonstrates the ability to assess changes in the patient’s clinical condition, make independent judgements, and modifies the care as necessary according to departmental policies and approved physician protocols.
Provides set-up, preparation, and assistance of endoscopic procedures for physicians and endoscopic surgical staff. Acts as preceptor, actively supports and constructively contributes to the development of new and existing staff members.
This position will provide you three days off a week. The shifts are four 10-hour days. The team rotates the call opportunities.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
License to practice respiratory care from the Idaho Board of Medicine required. Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions. Demonstrates knowledge and skills to competently care for all assigned age groups (adult and geriatric as applicable). Demonstrates ability to recognize changes in patients and modifies care as necessary according to departmental standards and approved physician protocols.
Completes all mandatory-training requirements on time. Acts as preceptor to support and develop new and existing RT Endoscopy employees. Assists the department manager with Performance Improvement projects and other duties as needed.
Colleagues of Saint Alphonsus Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout SAHS and Trinity Health.
Visit www.saintalphonsus.org/careers to learn more about the benefits, culture and career development opportunities available to you at Saint Alphonsus Health System.
Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are committed to promoting diversity in its workforce and to providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity and respect. We are committed to recruit and retain a diverse staff reflective of the communities we serve. Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are equal opportunity employers and prohibit discrimination against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.