Respiratory Therapist - RRT - Nampa - Flex/PRN Job Opening

Respiratory Therapist - RRT - Nampa - Flex/PRN

St. Luke's Health System

• Nampa, Idaho
Category: Respiratory Therapist

Overview

St. Luke’s Health System has an exciting opportunity for a Respiratory Therapist to join our team! The Respiratory Therapist treats individuals with health care issues affecting the cardiopulmonary system. The Respiratory Therapist performs and initial assessment of the patient, performs basic and advanced therapeutic interventions, documents care based on standards of care and practice, and completes on-going assessments as determined by the patient condition. The Respiratory Therapist also involves the patient, family and/or other significant individuals in care decisions, coordinates care between other professional disciplines, and serves as a role model and mentor to new and less experienced staff.


Required Criteria


  • License: Valid license to practice respiratory therapy in the state of practice
  • Certifications: Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials by National Board for Respiratory Care
  • Current CPR Healthcare Provider certification


Preferred Criteria


Respiratory Therapists at St. Luke’s need to have strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, and be able to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment.


Our employees enjoy many benefits, some of the most popular are tuition reimbursement, hospital retirement contributions, and hospital-supported on-going training and education.


If you’re looking for a place where you can grow in your personal life, in your career, and in your community, St. Luke’s may be just the place for you.
A strong, talented staff is at the heart of St. Luke’s Health System. We are the state’s largest employer with more than 13,500 employees and a medical staff of more than 1,800 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. Our employees are dedicated to impacting the lives of those in our community while pursuing a life- changing career at St. Luke’s. Our staff is the reason for our outstanding reputation as both a quality employer and superior healthcare organization. We’re proud of our people who deliver skilled, compassionate care every day, and are looking to add dedicated individuals who will continue in the same tradition of excellence.
With multiple locations in the beautiful southern and central Idaho, our mild, four season climate means you can play outdoors year-round. Whether you prefer leisurely walks along the river or heart-pounding climbs up a sheer cliff- there is always something to do after work. An exciting mix of urban and outdoor life defines Idaho’s culture, you can ski in the morning and watch a college sporting event at night. It is a great state to raise a family and forge lasting relationships. The cost of living is low, and quality of life is high.


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  • 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.