Respiratory Therapist
Meridian, Idaho
St. Luke's Meridian Medical Center

Respiratory Therapist

Location: Meridian, Idaho
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (1900-0730)
Hours per Week: 36 hours (12-hour shifts)

Job Description

• Provide respiratory therapy for adults, pediatrics, and NICU patients (Level II NICU).
• Patient types include NICU Level IIB, MICU, Pediatrics, Adults, Geriatrics, PACU treatments, and overnight oximetry.
• Work areas cover ER and inpatient floors, including ICU, MICU, MS-Telemetry, and ER.
• Perform arterial blood gases (ABGs) via radial or brachial sites and all respiratory treatments.
• Manage respiratory equipment such as Drager V500, Hamilton, ReVel, V60s, Vapotherm, and EPOC.
• Assist with intubation (independent intubation not required).
• May be required to float between specialties and sister facilities within approximately 10-14 miles radius.
• Self-scheduling with flexibility required; travelers are last to sign up and may need to fill gaps or rotate shifts.
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend (Friday/Saturday nights, Saturday/Sunday days).
• Holiday rotation participation may be required.
• Optional call with a 30-minute response time.
• Orientation includes 1-2 shifts with a preceptor, typically 1 day NICU/general and 1 day ICU.
• Dress code: any color, clean and professional.

Required Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license required (CRT not accepted).
• Certifications: ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA), PALS (AHA), and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) for NICU.
• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience.
• Comfortable working with adults, pediatrics, and NICU patients, including Level II NICU and initiating CPAP at deliveries.
• Comfortable floating across multiple specialties and units.
• First-time travelers are acceptable.

Additional Information

• Intensivists, hospitalists, and anesthesia staff are available 24/7; eICU coverage at night.
• Respiratory management and supervisory staff are present on all shifts.
• Traveler will not typically be the only RT in-house; night staffing ranges from 4-5 RTs.
• Must be willing to float within the Treasure Valley area (including nearby hospitals 10-14 miles away).
• Facility enforces a 50-mile radius rule for candidate residence.

This position offers a dynamic environment requiring flexibility, strong clinical skills across patient populations, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.