Respiratory Therapist NICU Flight

Join our team as a night shift, full-time, NICU Flight Respiratory Therapist in Pocatello, ID.

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Fulfilling your purpose begins here:

People First, Always. Here's how we take care of our people:

• Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more.

Your team is bigger than your department:

• Portneuf Medical Center is a nationally recognized healthcare leader with 205 beds, serving as the region's tertiary care and Level II Trauma Center, housing the Portneuf Heart and Vascular Institute, Portneuf Cancer Center, Portneuf Medical Group, and Portneuf Air Rescue.
• We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect.

• Provides quality therapy and care to patients suffering cardiopulmonary, neurological or other metabolic disturbances which require the administration of various treatments.
• Communicates with physician concerning efficacy of therapy, instructs patients, takes phone orders and performs other cardiopulmonary care services functions.
• In addition to responsibilities of a Respiratory Therapist, the Flight RT is part of the NICU transport team and participates in interhospital transports via fixed-wing, rotor-wing, and ground. The Flight RT also participates in transport-specific training and transport-specific competencies.
• Conducts a program of treatment, management, diagnostic evaluation and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system in a safe and therapeutically effective manner.
• Administers and documents medication in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Correctly administers Cardiopulmonary Care Services in accordance with Policies and Procedures.
• Precepts employees, new orients, and students.
• Maintains awareness of environmental conditions and initiates corrective intervention as indicated.
• In addition to performing as an RT in the hospital, Flight RT will:
  • Respond to transport requests during their shift when they are the designated flight therapist.
  • Initiate appropriate and timely interventions per flight protocols in conjunction with medical control.
  • Evaluate patient progress, analyze data, and modify the planning and implementation of care based on patient response throughout the transport process.
  • Demonstrate competence and maintain proficiency with advanced respiratory modalities and flight equipment including Intubation, Nitric Oxide Administration, High Frequency Ventilation, and Conventional Venilation.
  • Maintain training and skills commensurate with flight duties and medical guidelines.
  • Participate in training, competency, and simulation as required to maintain proficiency.
  • Maintain competency in flight physiology, FAA Safety Officer training, and any additional training required by Portneuf Air Rescue.

Job Requirements:

• Completion of a respiratory care program approved by the American Medical Association.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Current Idaho State License to practice Respiratory Care.
• 2 years clinical experience (minimun 1500 hrs per year) as a Respiratory Therapist in an acute care hospital with 1 year experience in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit including HFOV and INO. (Neontal transport experience preferred)
• Current certification in BLS, ACLS, and NRP required.
• Certification in PALS and STABLE within 6 month of hire.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• NPS or C-NPT preferred.