Respiratory Therapy Tech 2026

About the role

Employment Type: Part time

About the role

At Saint Alphonsus Health System, we are looking for people who are living out their calling. We want you to be passionate about coming to work, and challenged to achieve your potential. Living by these virtues, we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest quality of care.

As a Respiratory Therapy Technician, you'll play an essential role in supporting patients across the hospital while gaining valuable hands-on experience alongside experienced Respiratory Therapists. This is an excellent opportunity for students and aspiring respiratory professionals to strengthen their clinical skills in a dynamic healthcare environment.

What You'll Do

In this role, you'll help provide respiratory care treatments and support services that directly impact patient outcomes. Working under physician orders and established protocols, you'll assist with:

• Non-invasive ventilation management (BiPAP/NPPV)
• Medication aerosol treatments
• Bronchial hygiene therapies
• Lung expansion therapies
• Basic life support and CPR response
• Respiratory equipment preparation, cleaning, and maintenance
• Supply management, stocking, and inventory support

Additional information

You'll be trusted to recognize changes in patient conditions, communicate concerns promptly, and contribute to safe, high-quality patient care. Every shift offers opportunities to learn, grow, and build experience in a hospital-based respiratory care setting.

What Makes This Role Exciting

• Gain valuable clinical experience while completing your Respiratory Therapy education.
• Work alongside experienced Respiratory Therapists and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Build confidence with respiratory equipment, patient therapies, and hospital operations.
• Develop skills in patient assessment, respiratory treatments, and non-invasive ventilation.
• Make a meaningful impact on the care of adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of or currently enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Holds a provisional Respiratory Therapist license through the Idaho State Board of Medicine or is enrolled full-time in an American Medical Association-recognized Respiratory Therapy program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or Military Training Network.

Preferred

• Successful completion of the first clinical year in a Respiratory Therapy program.

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate is passionate about patient care, eager to learn, and committed to excellence. You'll thrive in this role if you:

• Embrace our Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Take initiative and demonstrate strong attention to detail.
• Enjoy working in a collaborative healthcare environment.
• Have an interest in advancing your respiratory care knowledge and skills.
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care with professionalism and accountability.