Overview
Come Join a team of hard working, compassionate, and experienced Respiratory Therapist - RRT team at St. Luke's Health System in Twin Falls!
Schedule :
Night shift : 6pm-6am
Variable days based on school schedule
Self scheduling requiring every other weekend
Night shift pay differential eligible!
Benefits :
- Sign on bonus for external candidates!
- Medical / Dental / Vision - Start the 1st of the month following your start date
- Retirement plans (403b) - No vesting period!
- Paid time off (Vacation, holidays and short term disability)
- Long term disability
- Life insurance
- Air St. Luke's
- Healthy U wellness plan
- Tuition / Certification Reimbursement & Scholarships
- Adoption Reimbursement
- and many more....
We are looking for a RRT Apprentice who wants to get great hands on experience that will help you pass your boards and make a career for yourself moving forward.
As a RRT Team we take to heart making a difference in our patients lives and strive each day to give them the best experience! Our team works together cohesively to accomplish the best care and provide a comfortable environment.
St. Luke's has a rich culture and is a top 15 Health System nation wide! join the team that will help you grow your skills and achieve your goals!
Position Summary
The Respiratory Therapy Apprentice will assist in the therapy of individuals with healthcare issues affecting the cardiopulmonary system on adult general inpatient care areas excluding critical care.
The RT Apprentice will be provided on shift support by a licensed a Respiratory Therapist. RT Apprentice documentation will be review and countersign.
The RT manager / supervisor will be responsible for the activities of the RT Apprentice.
Responsibilities
- Initiate assessment based on the patient's presenting problems or needs and the physician's medical diagnosis.
- Complete ongoing assessments according to policy and / or as determined by patient condition.
- Independently perform therapeutic interventions on the adult inpatient care floor. Excludes : Ventilators, emergency room, all critical care and pediatrics.
If under continuous direct supervision, RT interns may perform any excluded intervention.
- Determine the impact of interventions on the patient's condition and recognize the patient's progress toward meeting desired outcomes.
- Document care based on standards of care and practice, patient acuity, and / or clinical priorities.
- Coordinate care between other professional disciplines as needed for patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system.
- Share essential information, through documentation and oral communication, with healthcare team members and other customers common to the unit / area(s) of assignment.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- Education : Current enrollment in a university program for respiratory therapy; Minimum of 3 semesters of preceptor clinical education
- Experience : 0 years' experience
- Licenses / Certifications : Current CPR Healthcare Provider certification.
Why St. Luke's