Respiratory Therapist

Company: Nurse.com
Location: Idaho Falls
Posted on: March 12, 2023

Job Description:

Description Introduction
Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Respiratory Therapist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.BenefitsEastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
  
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  
• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  Learn more about Employee BenefitsNote: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
  Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Respiratory Therapist where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!Job Summary and QualificationsAs a Registered Respiratory Therapist you will be will be joininga team that is dedicated to serving others in need and also supporting one another.In this important role:
  • You will assess patients and recommend care plans and treatment regimens.
  • You will assess patients and recommend care plans and treatment regimens.
  • You will implement and maintain BiPAP/CPAP, pressure control/high frequency jet ventilation, and mechanical ventilation for patients as directed.
  • You will maintain patient airways by suctioning, positioning, securing endotracheal and tracheostomy tubes, changing tracheostomy tubes, and intubating in designated circumstances.
  • You will obtain blood from arterial and pulmonary artery catheters and by arteriotomy.
  • You will provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency care to unstable patients when needed.
  • You will provide education to students, new therapists, and other personnel as appropriate.
  • You will give excellent care to our neonate, infant, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.What qualifications you will need:
    • Graduate of Respiratory Care program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Respiratory Care Education (CoARC).
    • Maintain 10 hours of continuing education per year.
    • Current ID Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
    • NBRC CRT eligible for RRT.
    • OR NBRC CRT with 3+ years of experience required unless NBRC RRT.
    • Certification through NBRC as RRT preferred.
    • American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) certification within 7 days of hire.
    • American Red Cross or American Heart Association Advanced Life Support Course (ALS or ACLS) and Certification within 90 days of hire and NRP if core NICU.
    • American Red Cross or American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Course and Certification within 90 days of hire.
    • Critical Care experience preferred. ACLS/NRP for adult/neonatal clinicians respectively within 90 days of hire.The largest medical facility in the region,Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center(EIRMC) is a full-service hospital with 318 plus patient beds. We serve as the region's healthcare provider and serve southeast Idaho, western Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park and parts of Montana. EIRMC is home to a Level II Trauma Center, a Level 1 ICU (one of two in Idaho), and the only emergency room in Idaho Falls. We have the region's only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit for critically ill children. We offer inpatient and outpatient mental health care for adolescents and adults at its 74-bed Behavioral Health Center. We are part of the HCA Healthcare network - which includes more than 300 affiliate facilities across the country - offering our colleagues the opportunity for travel and relocation. HCA and EIRMC are all about caring for people, and that care extends to patients, families and our colleagues.HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses."Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
      HCA Healthcare Co-FounderIf you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Respiratory Therapist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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