West Valley Medical Center, one of the leading hospital facilities and employers in the State of Idaho, is dedicated to providing high-quality, cost-effective health care to the residents of the Treasure Valley. Our 150-bed facility is nationally accredited and has been part of the Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) family since 1975.West Valley Medical Center (WVMC) is a community hospital making a positive difference for patients and employees in Caldwell, Idaho. If you are looking for a small-town, friendly environment with a big-city commitment to quality patient care, this is the right hospital for you. Description The Respiratory Therapist provides treatment, care and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies. The tasks and responsibilities include:Delivers and assesses responses to ordered therapy per plan of care including routine and intensive therapy and diagnostic procedures.Utilizes various types of oxygen and other therapeutic gas equipment such as masks, tents and incubators.Administers prescribed doses of medicinal gases and aerosol drugs.Measures ventilatory volumes, pressures and blood gas analysis.Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition and general acceptance of treatment.Performs a variety of duties related to setting up, operating, cleaning, sterilizing, and storing respiratory therapy equipment.Responds to emergency team calls.Educates patients and family members and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.Provides age and culturally appropriate care.Orients and mentors new staff members.Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.Schedule: Approximately 36 hours per week with variable shifts. Qualifications CRTT or RRT with at least two years experience.Must be licensed in the State of Idaho and able to perform all aspects of Respiratory Care.NRP, BLS and PALS certifications required.Graduate of Respiratory Care program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).Frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling and moving equipment.Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate actions in volatile situations.Customer service abilities including effective listening skills City of Caldwell, The Treasure of the Valley. As you come into the magnificent and picturesque Treasure Valley from the west, Caldwell, the first major City and entrance to the Treasure Valley will welcome you. A community full of friendly, sincere people and the beautiful Boise River will greet you. Caldwell is the home of two magnificent golf courses, museums displaying artifacts, and a community full of history. There are many homes on the historical register as well as sites in our downtown area, which are associated with our rich past. There are green belts and walking paths for your recreational needs as well as more than a dozen beautiful city parks that can provide you with a variety of recreational opportunities such as swimming, softball, soccer and volleyball. Many parks also have a variety of playground equipment for your children.