Overview
St. Luke’s Health System in Nampa is seeking a Respiratory Therapist - RRT to join our team. In this role you will be working in the Endo department as well as working in COPD Education.
Benefits
Sign on Bonus for external hires
Medical/Dental/Vision - Start the 1st of the month following your start date
Retirement plans (403b) - No vesting period!
Paid time off (Vacation, holidays and short term disability)
Long term disability
Life insurance
Air St. Luke's
Healthy U wellness plan
Tuition/Certification Reimbursement & Scholarships
Adoption Reimbursement
and many more....
We take to heart making a difference in our patients lives and strive each day to give them the best experience! Our team works together cohesively to accomplish the best care and provide a comfortable environment. St. Luke's has a rich culture and is a top 15 Health System nation wide! join the team that will help you grow your skills and achieve your goals! Your career is an upmost priority and growth is our goal, let us help you make the next steps in your career.
Responsibilities
Respiratory Therapist – Registered (RRT) are health care professionals who treat individuals with health care issues affecting the cardiopulmonary system.
Initiate assessment based on the patient's presenting problems or needs and the physician's medical diagnosis.
Complete ongoing assessments according to policy and/or as determined by patient condition.
Perform basic and advanced therapeutic interventions.
Determine the impact of interventions on the patient's condition and recognize the patient's progress toward meeting desired outcomes.
Document care based on standards of care and practice, patient acuity, and/or clinical priorities.
Involve patient, family and/or other significant individuals in care decisions and in learning self-care skills preparing for transfer to subsequent care environments.
Coordinate care between other professional disciplines as needed for patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system.
Share essential information, through documentation and oral communication, with healthcare team members and other customers common to the unit/area(s) of assignment.
Serve as a role model and mentor to new and less experienced staff and students in health professions.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Education: Accredited program in alignment with licensure requirements
Experience: 1 years experience in Adult Critical Care
Certifications: Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials by National Board for Respiratory Care Current CPR Healthcare Provider certification
License: Valid license to practice respiratory therapy in state of practice
Why St. Luke's
A strong, talented staff is at the heart of St. Luke’s Health System. We are the state’s largest employer with more than 15,000 employees and a medical staff of more than 1,800 physicians and advanced practice providers. We’re proud of our people who deliver skilled, compassionate care every day, and are looking to add dedicated individuals who will continue this same tradition of excellence.
For more information, please contact Ryanat [email protected]
About Nampa
The city of Nampa, in Canyon County, is located on the west end of the beautiful Treasure Valley. Approximately 30 minutes from the capital city of Boise, it features the perfect mixture of rural and urban living and boasts the strongest agricultural economies in the entire state. This being Idaho’s largest metropolitan area. Nampa offers a rich environment with endless natural beauty, local history, culture and economic well-being.
*St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.
Default: Location : City Nampa
Category Therapists/Rehab
Work Unit Respiratory Therapy Nampa Hospital Flr 3
Position Type Full-Time
Work Schedule DAY
Requisition ID 2024-82906
Default: Location : Location US-ID-Nampa
Work Location : Name 9850 W St. Luke's Dr, Nampa, Nampa Medical Center