Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Idaho

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Company: Millennium Medical Consulting Group Location: Idaho Falls, Id Description: Respiratory Therapist   In this position, you’ll set up and operate various types of equipment for use with patients (including oxygen and other therapeutic gas and mist inhalation devices such as tents, masks, catheters, cannulas and incubators). You’ll administer doses of medicinal gases and aerosolized drugs as prescribed and chart actions and dosages for each patient containing all pertinent background information. You’ll also clean, inspect and test inhalation therapy equipment to ensure proper operating condition. Requirements: Current RRT or CRT; CPR, BLS and at least one year experience preffered.

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Company: MountainStar Healthcare Network Location: Caldwell, ID Description: When you´re thinking about West Valley Medical Center in Caldwell, it´s hard not to think about the staff and physicians who make it great. West Valley Medical Center, one of the leading hospital facilities and employers in the State of Idaho, is dedicated to providing high-quality, cost-effective health care to the residents of the Treasure Valley. Our 150-bed facility is nationally accredited and has been part of the Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) family since 1975.West Valley Medical Center (WVMC) is a community hospital making a positive difference for patients and employees in Caldwell, Idaho. If you are looking for a small-town, friendly environment with a big-city commitment to quality patient care, this is the right hospital for you. Description The Respiratory Therapist provides treatment, care and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies. The tasks and responsibilities include:Delivers and assesses responses to ordered therapy per plan of care including routine and intensive therapy and diagnostic procedures.Utilizes various types of oxygen and other therapeutic gas equipment such as masks, tents and incubators.Administers prescribed doses of medicinal gases and aerosol drugs.Measures ventilatory volumes, pressures and blood gas analysis.Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition and general acceptance of treatment.Performs a variety of duties related to setting up, operating, cleaning, sterilizing, and storing respiratory therapy equipment.Responds to emergency team calls.Educates patients and family members and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.Provides age and culturally appropriate care.Orients and mentors new staff members.Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.Schedule: Approximately 36 hours per week with variable shifts. Qualifications CRTT or RRT with at least two years experience.Must be licensed in the State of Idaho and able to perform all aspects of Respiratory Care.NRP, BLS and PALS certifications required.Graduate of Respiratory Care program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).Frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling and moving equipment.Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate actions in volatile situations.Customer service abilities including effective listening skills City of Caldwell, The Treasure of the Valley. As you come into the magnificent and picturesque Treasure Valley from the west, Caldwell, the first major City and entrance to the Treasure Valley will welcome you. A community full of friendly, sincere people and the beautiful Boise River will greet you. Caldwell is the home of two magnificent golf courses, museums displaying artifacts, and a community full of history. There are many homes on the historical register as well as sites in our downtown area, which are associated with our rich past. There are green belts and walking paths for your recreational needs as well as more than a dozen beautiful city parks that can provide you with a variety of recreational opportunities such as swimming, softball, soccer and volleyball. Many parks also have a variety of playground equipment for your children.

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist - Licensed - Boise - Idaho Company: PraxAir Location: Boise, ID Description: PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITYThis position is licensed and is accountable for providing education and quality healthcare services to patients and their families, including assessments, follow-up, consultation and promotion to referral sources.SCOPEThis position serves as a clinical practitioner, is licensed, and has a clinical scope of practice regulated by their state licensing board as a Respiratory Therapist. Incumbents delivery respiratory services. Incumbents function as a resource to clinical associates for orientation and training.REPORTING RELATIONSHIPSThis position reports to either a Clinical Supervisor/Manager, Respiratory Manager or a Branch Manager and may lead other licensed or non-licensed personnel, as assigned.WORKING CONDITIONSIn addition to being able to sit, stand, walk, read, talk, and hear, to perform the essential functions of this job an individual must be able to do the following additional activities. Accommodations will be made if they are reasonable, do not create an undue hardship, and will enable an individual with a disability to safely perform the essential job functions.Respiratory Therapists will work in an office, hospital and/or home environment. Those in the field will experience frequent changes in temperature due to driving and patient visits. Those in the field are regularly required to carry and lift 20 lbs. Must be able to bend, stoop and climb stairs regularly. Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing. Fine motor skills needed for driving, set up and operation of equipment (in the field).PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Respiratory Therapists1. Clinical: Assures the delivery of quality respiratory services to clients, Performs clinical, technical evaluations and education for respiratory clients, Sets Up CPAP, BIPAP, apnea and bilirubin clients, Performs oximetry and ventilator related duties for clients as needed, Determines appropriate equipment based upon necessity and insurance, Dialogues with physicians and healthcare agencies as necessary pursuant to client status.2.Administrative: Offers consultation and promotion to referral sources, Conducts in-services with sales as needed to referral sources, Completes documentation and submits timely, Performs routine clerical and manual tasks in the IV center and on the computer.3.General: Maintains all required CEU's, Maintains valid and current license in the state working in. Follows all HIPAA and JCAHO requirements, can articulate all relevant JCAHO questions, Participates in 24 hr/day 7 days per week on call rotation, as needed.4.Other duties as assigned. Praxair retains the right to change this job description at any time. Praxair Inc. and its subsidiaries are EEO/AA employers

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist - (Per Diem) Pocatello, ID Company: Apria Healthcare Location: Pocatello, ID Description: Apria Healthcare is the largest provider of home healthcare products and services in the United States, offering a comprehensive range of home respiratory therapy, home infusion therapy and home medical equipment services to over 2 million patients annually in all 50 states through approximately 550 locations.  We are committed to full-service homecare solutions that give maximum independence to our patients.  Please visit our website at www.apria.com .  Provides instruction to patients and/or caregivers on the proper use of equipment and/or respiratory care procedures. Ensures patients and/or caregivers can effectively operate and maintain equipment. Responsible for routine patient follow-up contacts based on individual needs.Responds to emergency calls on an on-call basis.Provides and operates various types of respiratory care equipment including but not limitedto oxygen therapy, nebulization therapy, apnea monitoring, suctioning, nasal CPAP and ventilation.Inspects and tests equipment to ensure proper operating condition.Prepares and maintains a record for each patient containing all pertinent information, care plans, physician prescriptions and follow-up documentation.Consults with referring physician regarding patient treatment, medical condition and home environment.Participates in ongoing education and training sessions regarding respiratory patient care.Performs other related duties as directed by supervisor.   At least one year related experience is required. Registration or certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) or RN with respiratory care experience, and/or licensure in the state of practice.  Current license in appropriate state of practice is required.New graduates may be considered with valid RT license.Must possess a valid and current driver's license and auto insurance.  NOTE: In states without licensure requirements for Respiratory Therapists, contractual staff designated as Respiratory Therapists by their employing institution need only meet those requirements necessary to fulfill the standards of practice in their area.   Apria Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.  All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law.   Because Apria believes in providing a safe work environment, we conduct drug and background checks in our recruiting/hiring processes. AA/EOE, M/F/D/V

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Company: St. Luke's Medical Center Location: Boise, ID Description: Seeking Respiratory Therapist for Idaho's leading-edge St. Luke's Children's Hospital RESPIRATORY THERAPY OPPORTUNITIES • Idaho For a career in the health care field, there is simply no better choice in Idaho than St. Luke’s, with immediate openings in our Children’s Hospital. St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital has Idaho ’s largest and most experienced Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and the state’s only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit—and our downtown Boise medical center is home to Idaho ’s largest dedicated Pediatrics Unit. ¦ RTs integrated to units ¦ Delivery room attendance ¦ Protocols ¦ Intubation ¦ Fixed and Rotor Wing Transports ¦ Bronchoscopy As part of St. Luke’s team, you’ll also enjoy the scenic wonders and quality lifestyle of Idaho , consistently rated one of the country’s best places to live. Each St. Luke’s facility is located within easy access of great skiing, hiking, mountain biking, climbing, golf, hunting, fishing, world-famous whitewater, arts Cultural events, fine dining, and family-friendly neighborhoods. For additional information, please contact Jan Greene, Register to View or Register to View Apply on-line today! www.stlukesonline.org