Respiratory Therapist

Hourly Wage Estimate: $29.91 - $41.87 / hour Job Summary As a Respiratory Therapist, you’ll play an essential role in guiding patients through both routine care and critical moments, performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures while managing invasive and noninvasive ventilation across a variety of care settings. You’ll have access to advanced respiratory technology, mentorship from experienced RT leaders, and the support of a dependable, collaborative team that will set you up for success and ongoing professional growth. Responsibilities Assess respiratory status by performing focused exams, interpreting breath sounds and airway patency, and determining the need for respiratory interventions. Deliver evidence-based therapy by providing oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other treatments across emergency, critical care, and acute settings. Manage ventilation and airways by assisting with artificial airway placement, initiating and adjusting invasive and noninvasive ventilation, monitoring patient responses, and responding quickly to clinical changes or emergencies. Support patients and the care team by educating patients and families, serving as a clinical resource, partnering with physicians and nurses, and helping stabilize newborns during deliveries when needed. Maintain equipment and safety by setting up, operating, and cleaning respiratory equipment; ensuring readiness and preventive maintenance; transporting ventilated patients safely; and following all infection-prevention standards. Qualifications Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) must be obtained within 7 days of employment start date. Neonate Resuscitation (NRP) must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date. PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date. Certificate. Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner (RRT/RCP). Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date. Benefits Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services. Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services. Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence. 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service); Employee Stock Purchase Plan; flexible spending accounts; retirement readiness tools. Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and partnership with Galen College of Nursing. Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts. Location: Caldwell, Idaho. Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr West Valley Medical Center