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

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist

Location: Meridian, Idaho
Specialty: Respiratory Therapy

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
• First-time travelers are acceptable (prior travel experience NOT required)

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license required (Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) not acceptable)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• For NICU assignments, NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification is required

Patient Population and Work Environment

• Patient types: NICU Level IIb, MICU, Pediatrics, Adults, Geriatrics
• Units covered: ER, Inpatient floors including ICU, MICU, MS-Telemetry, PACU, NICU
• Treatments per 8-hour shift: 25-28
• Floating required across multiple specialties and units, including deliveries and initiating CPAP in NICU
• May float to sister facilities within approximately 10-14 miles

Job Duties

• Perform ABGs (arterial blood gases) via radial or brachial sites
• Provide all respiratory treatments and manage respiratory equipment
• Assist with intubation (independent intubation not required)
• Use equipment such as Drager V500, Hamilton, ReVel, V60s, Vapotherm, and EPOC

Scheduling and Shifts

• Shifts:

  • Days: 07:00 - 19:30
  • Evenings: 11:00 - 23:30
  • Nights: 19:00 - 07:30
• Self-scheduling with flexibility required; travelers sign up last and fill staffing gaps
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend (Nights: Friday & Saturday; Days: Saturday & Sunday)
• Holiday rotation participation may be required
• Optional call/standby with 30-minute response time

Orientation

• 1-2 shifts of unit/department-specific orientation with a preceptor
• Typically includes 1 day NICU/general and 1 day ICU orientation

Additional Information

• Must be comfortable floating throughout the hospital and potentially to nearby sister facilities
• Dress code: Any color scrubs, clean and professional
• Respiratory Manager and Supervisors available on each shift
• Hospitalist, intensivist, and anesthesia support available 24/7; eICU coverage at night

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in Idaho
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, including experience within the last year
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP, and STABLE
• Experience working with Geriatric, Pediatric, and Adult patient populations
• Demonstrated ability to provide comprehensive respiratory care across multiple units and specialties