Respiratory Therapist
Twin Falls, ID
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,120/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Description
Respiratory Therapy Magic Valley Hospital
Role
Respiratory Therapist
Contract
- 13 weeks
- 12-hour nights
- 36 hours per week
Location
- Twin Falls, Idaho
Department / Unit
- Respiratory Therapy Magic Valley Hospital
Required Qualifications
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- CRT or RRT via NBRC
- NICU experience
- 1 year experience
- Must be able to assist with intubation and may place an LMA
Preferred
- STABLE and NRP only if handling babies or working in NICU
Schedule
- 12-hour shifts, 6-6
- Self-scheduling available
- Block scheduling available
- Must attend department meetings once a month
- Every other weekend
- Holidays as needed
Work Setting / Scope
- Covers inpatient and ER
- Floating may include ICU, floors, NICU, and ER
- Not the only RT in-house
- Team lead or charge is on shift
- May be asked to charge depending on experience and willingness
Clinical Duties
- Draw and analyze ABGs
- Breathing treatments
- BiPAP
- CPAP
- Ventilator support
- May assist with bedside bronch
- Does not do EKGs
Patient Population
- NICU to geriatrics
- ICU, stepdown, MedSurg, small Peds unit
- No PICU
- Level III NICU, with vent use once in a while
Equipment
- Drager vents
- Cervo-NICU
- Hamilton transport vent
- Vapotherm
- Philips V60 and V30
Orientation
- 1 week, based on experience
Other
- Low census per contract
- Any color scrubs
- Radius rule of 50 miles
Employer
Host Healthcare
267 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Mikayla was great to work with. She guided me the whole way through the credentialing process, told me what to expect, and was responsive anytime I had questions. I would recommend Mikayla as a recruiter and would work with her in the future.
Cons
No cons in working with Mikayla at all.
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About Twin Falls, ID
As a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Twin Falls, ID here's what you should know:- Twin Falls has a cost of living slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- The average high in summer is around 89°F, while the average low in winter is around 20°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Twin Falls.
- Twin Falls is car-friendly with easy access to parking.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- Twin Falls has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the agricultural surroundings.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Twin Falls offers a variety of restaurants, including local eateries and popular chains.
- There are opportunities to explore outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and visiting Shoshone Falls.
- The city also hosts events related to art, music, and sports.
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