Respiratory Therapist Assistant

Respiratory Therapist Assistant Idaho Falls Community Hospital - Idaho Falls, ID 83404 Apply Overview Position Type Part Time Education Level Registered Respiratory Therapist Category Health Care Apply Description Idaho Falls Community Hospital is looking for a Respiratory Therapist Assistant to join our team!

JOB SUMMARY

The Student Respiratory Therapist (SRT) assists licensed respiratory therapists by providing the most basic respiratory therapy treatments and procedures. The SRT performs patient and family care and documentation at the most basic performance level under the direct, immediate, and on-premises supervision of a licensed respiratory therapist. The incumbent performs airway clearance, administers aerosolized medications, and assist with oxygen therapy administration. The student respiratory therapist reports to the manager of respiratory care. SRTs must be actively enrolled in an accredited respiratory therapy program with successful completion of their first semester of coursework.

BENEFITS

: Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Idaho Falls Community Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages.

Benefits include:

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match) Earned Quarterly Bonus Program Education Reimbursement Program Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Idaho Falls Community Hospital and Mountain View Hospital Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Respiratory Therapist Assistant I. Perform and teach airway clearance modalities for the purpose of assisting the patient in mobilization of bronchial secretions. A. Postural drainage with percussion B. Positive expiratory pressure (PEP) therapy C. High frequency chest compression therapy D. Intrapulmonary percussive ventilation therapy E. Aerobica therapy II. Initiate and maintain oxygen therapy system to treat or reverse hypoxemia, provide supplemental oxygen for post anesthesia or myocardial infarction. A. Provide nursing staff with information as needed to assist them in oxygen administration B. Provide appropriate transport oxygen set up III. Perform and teach aerosolized medication therapies for the treatment of obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchospasm, wheezing, aid in mucociliary clearance, treatment of pulmonary infections, and treatment of hypoxemia of an unknown etiology. A.

Deliver Aerosolized medication via:

1. Small volume nebulizer 2. Metered dose inhaler (MDI) 3. Dry powder inhaler (DPI)

Performance Measures:

1. Annually demonstrate competency or procedures determined by IFCH and respiratory care services such as: Basic life support Hospital safety procedures Hospital infection control policies and procedures 2. Demonstrate the basic knowledge and skills to work in all areas of respiratory care services to include: Adult Geriatric Pediatric Adolescent 3. Keep up to date with departmental education opportunities to include information sheets, fact sheets, email, and communication tools

ABOUT IDAHO FALLS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

At Idaho Falls Community Hospital, helping our community get better is our number one priority. We are committed to providing compassionate, emergency care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Idaho Falls Community Hospital is proud to have a state-of-the-art Emergency Department, a stroke and diagnostic cardiac center, and a trauma center. Our work environment is collaborative, purpose driven and people centric. Our culture is unique and it is what makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference, we have a place for you on our team.

Qualifications Education:

High School graduate or equivalent. Enrolled in a CoARC accredited Respiratory Therapy Program. Must hold or obtain current BLS.

Experience:

Patient care preferred.

Language/Communication:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively, before groups of customers and or employees of the organization.