Respiratory Therapy - RRT

US-ID-Twin Falls

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Req #: 103024
Type: Part-Time
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St. Luke's Health System

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				Overview:

Come Join a team of hard working, compassionate, and experienced Respiratory Therapist - RRT team at St. Luke's Health System in Twin Falls! 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!

What to expect:

* Continual growth
* Strong team work
* Working all areas of the hospital

Education: Valid license to practice respiratory therapy in state of practice

Licenses/Certifications: Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials by National Board for Respiratory Care Current CPR Healthcare Provider certification

Responsibilities:

* 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.

* Independently perform therapeutic interventions on the adult inpatient care floor. Excludes: Ventilators, emergency room, all critical care and pediatrics. If under continuous direct supervision, RT interns may perform any excluded intervention. 

* 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.

* 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.

* Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

* Education: Current enrollment in a university program for respiratory therapy; Minimum of 3 semesters of preceptor clinical education
* Experience: 0 years' experience
* Licenses/Certifications: Current CPR Healthcare Provider certification.
			
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