Registered Respiratory Therapist

Kindred Healthcare

11 days ago

Lewiston, IdahoFull TimeRespiratory Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Kindred Healthcare as a Respiratory Therapist – $15K Sign-On Bonus, New Grads Welcome in United States. $15k Signing Bonus Join St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho—where nationally recognized quality meets small-town heart.

Benefits & Compensation

Signing bonus: $15,000.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Kindred Healthcare in United States.

Key Skills

Mechanical Ventilation ManagementArterial Blood Gas AnalysisPulmonary Function TestingEKG InterpretationBronchoscopy SupportRapid ResponseCode Blue InterventionsPatient EducationStaff TrainingCompetency EvaluationDocumentationEquipment MaintenanceQuality ImprovementRespiratory PathophysiologyProblem-SolvingElectronic Medical Record Systems

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Respiratory Therapist delivers advanced respiratory care for patients across the lifespan, performing critical diagnostics, managing mechanical ventilation, and providing emergency respiratory support. This role involves functioning as a clinical expert and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must graduate from an AMA-approved respiratory therapy program and hold current state licensure, RRT credential, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications. Three years of experience in respiratory therapy, especially in ventilator management and critical care, is preferred.

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WeekdayDoc rates Registered Respiratory Therapist at Kindred Healthcare a 2.0/10 for work-life balance — below average.

Key skills for this role include Mechanical Ventilation Management, Arterial Blood Gas Analysis, Pulmonary Function Testing, EKG Interpretation, Bronchoscopy Support.

Benefits include $15,000 Sign-On Bonus, Competitive Benefits, Training and Mentorship.