Respiratory Therapist
Twin Falls, Idaho
St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist

Location: Twin Falls, Idaho
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

A hospital in Idaho is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) for a 13-week contract.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • CRT or RRT (Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist)
  • STABLE certification
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) only required for NICU or travelers handling babies

• Experience:

  • Minimum 1 year of experience required
  • NICU experience is a must
  • First-time travelers are acceptable (prior travel experience NOT required)

Patient Population & Work Environment

• Patient types range from NICU to geriatrics
• Units include ICU, stepdown, MedSurg, small Pediatrics unit (no PICU), and level III NICU
• Occasional ventilator management in NICU
• Work covers inpatient and ER settings

Job Duties

• Drawing and analyzing ABGs (arterial blood gases)
• Administering breathing treatments, BiPAP, CPAP, and ventilator management
• Assisting with bedside bronchoscopies
• Assisting with intubation and placement of LMA (laryngeal mask airway)
• No EKG responsibilities

Equipment Used

• Drager vents
• Cervo-NICU
• Hamilton transport vent
• Vapotherm
• Philips V60 and V30

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• 12-hour shifts (6 AM to 6 PM)
• Self-scheduling with block scheduling options
• Weekend work every other weekend
• Holiday work as needed
• Low call/standby requirements
• Floating to ICU, floors, NICU, and ER
• Required to attend one department meeting per month
• Dress code: Hunter green scrubs (not provided)

Orientation & Support

• One week of unit/department-specific orientation (based on experience)
• Always a team lead or charge therapist on shift; travelers may be charge if experienced and willing
• Traveler will never be the only RT in-house

Additional Notes

• Workload varies seasonally, with up to 30 treatments per shift at peak times
• Facility enforces a 50-mile radius rule for candidates' permanent address

Specialty: Respiratory Therapy
Years of Experience Required: 1 year
Prior Travel Experience Required: No