Employment Type:Part timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:Provides general and emergency respiratory therapy procedures to patients as directed by physicians. Procedures include, but are not limited to, respiratory assessment, delivery of medicated aerosols, assistance with intubation, CPR, bronchoscopy/EBUS/Navs assistance. Demonstrates the ability to assess changes in the patient’s clinical condition, make independent judgements, and modifies the care as necessary according to departmental policies and approved physician protocols.Provides set-up, preparation, and assistance of endoscopic procedures for physicians and endoscopic surgical staff. Acts as preceptor, actively supports and constructively contributes to the development of new and existing staff members.SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:License to practice respiratory care from the Idaho Board of Medicine required. Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers certification from either AHA, ARC or the Military Training Network is required at hire in all units, unless currently certified in ACLS and/or PALS as defined in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk. Other certifications may be required as identified in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions. Demonstrates knowledge and skills to competently care for all assigned age groups (adult and geriatric as applicable).Demonstrates ability to recognize changes in patients and modifies care as necessary according to departmental standards and approved physician protocols. Completes all mandatory-training requirements on time. Acts as preceptor to support and develop new and existing RT Endoscopy employees.Assists the department manager with Performance Improvement projects and other duties as neededOur Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.EOE including disability/veteran
