Lead Reg Respiratory Therapist FT Nights

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

12 Hour Night Shift

Description:

Position Summary and Highlights:

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise, ID is seeking a dedicated Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Why Join Saint Alphonsus?

• •Saint Alphonsus Health System is recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers by Forbes.
• •Competitive compensation and sign-on bonus for those who qualify.
• •Day 1 Benefits – colleagues are eligible for our plans from their very first day of work.

Schedule: Position is scheduled for 36 hours a week on day shift from 7am to 7pm.

Minimum Qualifications:

• •License to practice respiratory care from the Idaho Board of Medicine required.
• •Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required.
• •Two years of clinical experience required, preferably in a critical care or emergency department.
• •Basic Life Support for Healthcare provider's 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.
• •Other certifications may be required as identified in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.

What You Will Do:

• •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 (Neonate, Child, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric as applicable).
• •Revenue management: ensures the accuracy of documenting services and supplies provided to the patients.
• •Demonstrates the ability to recognize changes in the patient's condition, make independent judgments, and modify the care as necessary according to departmental standards and approved physician protocols.
• •With high degree of competence, performs all aspects of respiratory care delivered at this facility.
• •Monitors the proper utilization of all Respiratory Care systems. Adjusts staffing levels to meet workload demands. Functions as a resource therapist, assisting with patient are as needed. Carries a partial workload and/or assist with starting new patient care activity.
• •Confers with RT Manager/Director and RT Coordinators to identify educational programs to maintain and develop skills of respiratory care personnel.
• •Performs annual employee performance appraisals as assigned by manager.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.