Registered Respiratory Therapist

Kindred Healthcare

1 month 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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Position Insights

Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Respiratory Therapy position at Kindred Healthcare is open to psychologist candidates.

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Location & Logistics

This position is based in Lewiston, Idaho.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Mechanical Ventilation Management, Arterial Blood Gas Analysis, Pulmonary Function Testing, EKG Interpretation, Bronchoscopy Support, Rapid Response, Code Blue Interventions, Patient Education. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core 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 mult...

Benefits package: $15,000 Sign-On Bonus, Competitive Benefits, Training and Mentorship. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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