Registered Respiratory Therapist – NICU & ICU
Twin Falls, Idaho
St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location: Twin Falls, Idaho
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

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

Required 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 Requirements

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

Patient Population & Work Environment

• Patient age range: NICU to geriatrics
• Units covered: ICU, stepdown, MedSurg, small Pediatrics unit (no PICU), level III NICU (ventilator use occasionally)
• Areas covered: Inpatient and Emergency Room (ER)
• Treatments per day: Up to 30 per shift, workload varies by season and floor

Job Duties

• Draw and analyze ABGs (arterial blood gases)
• Administer breathing treatments, BiPAP, CPAP, and ventilator management
• Assist with bedside bronchoscopies
• Assist with intubation and may place LMA (laryngeal mask airway)
• No EKG responsibilities

Equipment Used

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

Scheduling & Work Hours

• 12-hour shifts (6 AM to 6 PM)
• Self-scheduling with block scheduling options
• Must attend one department meeting per month
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday work as needed
• Low call or standby call requirement

Additional Information

• Floating required across ICU, floors, NICU, and ER
• Dress code: Hunter green scrubs (not provided)
• Orientation: 1 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

This position is suitable for respiratory therapists with at least 1 year of experience including NICU exposure, who are comfortable working varied patient populations and flexible scheduling. Prior travel experience is not required.