Location
Boise, Idaho
The Respiratory Therapist will provide both routine and emergency respiratory therapy procedures, including ventilator management and advanced interventions. They will also participate in multidisciplinary rounds and mentor new and existing staff.
Candidates must have a license to practice respiratory care in Idaho or Oregon and be registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Basic Life Support certification is required at hire, with ACLS and PALS needed within six months.
This position performs both routine and advanced respiratory therapy procedures in accordance with physician orders and established protocols. Responsibilities include ventilator management, pulmonary diagnostics, airway care, and specialized interventions such as intubation, CPR, bronchoscopy assistance, and arterial line placement. This role requires independent clinical judgment, participation in interdisciplinary rounds, and the ability to mentor and support team members. What You Will Do Perform respiratory assessments and manage airways, ventilators, and bi-level non-invasive ventilation Conduct pulmonary diagnostics, deliver medicated aerosols, and perform bronchial hygiene and lung expansion therapies Assist with intubation, CPR, bronchoscopy procedures, arterial line placement, and ABG sampling, analysis, and interpretation Recognize changes in patient condition and adjust care based on approved protocols Participate in rounds with physicians in critical care areas Serve as a preceptor and contribute to the development of new and existing staff Complete all mandatory training within established timelines
License to practice respiratory care in Idaho or Oregon Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross at time of hire ACLS and/or PALS may be accepted in lieu of BLS 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. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.
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