RRT, CRT, or RN - MT (Billings) - PPS only

Job Title: RRT, CRT, or RN - MT (Billings) - PPS only
Location (On-site, Remote, or Hybrid?): Billings, MT (onsite)
Contract Duration: PERM

OVERVIEW
Seeking a qualified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Nurse for a permanent part time Paid Per Service position serving a large Montana territory.

This is a highly flexible supplemental clinical opportunity averaging approximately 4 to 5 hours per week. Candidates may be based in the Billings area or the Miles City / Glendive area.

The clinician will educate, train, assess, and monitor patients using ventilators, PAP therapy, home oxygen, and other respiratory equipment. works to have patients come to a local location whenever possible, although field visits may be required based on individual patient circumstances.

• Maintain accurate information on assigned respiratory patients
• Provide initial and ongoing telephone follow up with respiratory patients
• Conduct in home patient visits when required according to procedures and physician orders
• Perform patient assessments that may include medical history, symptom review, lung assessment, blood pressure, oximetry, spirometry, and other applicable diagnostics
• Educate patients and caregivers regarding respiratory equipment use and maintenance
• Explain prescribed therapy, proper equipment use, compliance expectations, benefits, and potential side effects
• Set up and support invasive and noninvasive ventilators when applicable
• Support PAP therapy and home oxygen equipment
• Set up and monitor other advanced respiratory equipment within the scope of service
• Monitor equipment function and troubleshoot clinical equipment concerns
• Adjust ventilator settings according to patient assessment, physician orders, and procedures
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation of all services performed
• Provide limited telephone support for ventilator-related problems after hours or on weekends when required
• Support orientation and training of other personnel when directed by management
• Perform other duties consistent with applicable state licensure and procedures

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Permanent part time Paid Per Service employment
• Approximately 4 to 5 hours per week on average
• Flexible scheduling
• Weekday availability preferred
• Compensation based on completed services and setups
• Limited after-hours telephone responsibilities related to ventilator problems
• Large geographic service territory
• will attempt to have patients come to a location whenever possible
• Some in home visits and longer-distance travel may be necessary
• Personal vehicle required
• Mileage reimbursement provided for approved business travel
• Independent clinical work
• Direct patient and caregiver interaction
• Opportunity to maintain clinical skills with a very limited weekly time commitment

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required
• Active applicable Montana clinical license required
• RRT, CRT, or RN credential required
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record required
• Reliable personal vehicle required for field travel

Preferred

• Respiratory Therapy background
• Completion of an accredited respiratory care program
• Degree in respiratory therapy or related science
• Home respiratory care experience
• Home healthcare experience
• DME or HME experience
• At least one year of related clinical experience
• Experience with ventilators, PAP therapy, oxygen therapy, or other respiratory equipment

SKILLS

• Strong patient assessment skills
• Excellent patient and caregiver education abilities
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent organization and time management
• Ability to independently manage scheduled patient services
• Strong clinical problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive patient information
• Ability to work independently while remaining part of the clinical team
• Ability to manage travel efficiently across a large rural service territory

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Familiarity with ventilators and respiratory equipment preferred
• Experience with PAP therapy and oxygen equipment preferred
• Ability to monitor and troubleshoot applicable respiratory equipment
• Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Email and electronic documentation systems
• Internet navigation and research
• Computer and tablet proficiency
• Ability to operate standard office equipment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to occasionally lift and transport patient equipment
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned Montana service territory when required
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, talk, and listen throughout the work period
• Regular contact with patients and equipment with potential exposure to contagious pathogens
• Close vision required for documentation, computer screens, tablets, and equipment
• Must comply with Respiratory Protection and N95 Mask Fit Testing Policy
• Medical evaluation and fit testing required
• Annual recertification required
• Must meet OSHA requirements for proper N95 mask seal