Respiratory Therapist

Details

Client Name
St. James Hospital - Butte

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Allied

Profession
Therapy

Specialty
RRT

Job ID
35587055

Job Title
Respiratory Therapist

Weekly Pay
$2383.0


Shift Details

Shift
Night - 12x3 - 07PM

Scheduled Hours
36


Job Order Details

Start Date
11/09/2026

End Date
02/06/2027

Duration
13 Week(s)


Job Description
Job Title: Respiratory Therapist

Profession: Respiratory Therapy

Specialty: N/A

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night 3x12 Hr

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum Years of Experience: N/A

License: Current license as Registered Respiratory Therapist required.

Certifications: Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT). Basic Life Support (BLS) required.


Must-Have:
- Respiratory Therapy
- Patient Education
- Patient Care
- Life Support
- Care Planning
- Patient Care Delivery
- Critical Thinking
- Documentation
- Quality Improvement
- Follow Protocols

Description:
The Respiratory Therapist RRT provides advanced-level respiratory care to patients.

This role includes diagnosing, evaluating, treating, managing, and controlling deficiencies and/or abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system within the prescription of the ordering physician.

The position acts as a resource to the CRT staff.

The RRT may take on special clinical projects or assignments as designated by leadership according to departmental needs.

Key responsibilities include performing, interpreting, and evaluating diagnostic testing procedures according to protocol.

This includes obtaining arterial gases and overseeing the operation of equipment for optimal patient care.

The therapist is responsible for initiating Respiratory Protocols according to department criteria.

They will initiate interventions based on assessment interpretations.

Medications must be administered in a timely and safe manner, with effects evaluated and re-evaluated as appropriate according to protocol.

The therapist ensures that the progress of patients is communicated to staff and other departments.


They maintain awareness of assigned patients' overall conditions.

Effective communication and sharing of patient information with physicians and nurses is essential.

The therapist makes recommendations for patient care based on their assessments.

Recognizing the educational needs of patients and families is vital for health promotion and wellness.

Patients and families are taught self-care techniques and modalities.

Documentation must be completed according to departmental standards.

Accurate documentation of productivity information is required.

The therapist monitors supplies and equipment, notifying the appropriate person when supplies are low, out on loan, or broken.

Efficient use of time is necessary to achieve productivity standards, including utilizing low census time effectively.

Participation in quality and patient safety initiatives is expected.

The therapist identifies potential areas for improvement and safety hazards that may pose problems for patients and staff.

Contributions to departmental meetings are encouraged, including sharing ideas or feedback.

The therapist promotes the profession of Respiratory Care, acting as a resource, consultant, and mentor to staff within the department.

Participation in quality improvement and research activities is part of the role to guide the development of patient care standards.

Floating to other departments may be required based on business needs.

On-call duty may be required during regularly scheduled shifts.

Other related duties may be assigned as necessary.


Client Details

Address
400 South Clark Street

City
Butte

State
MT

Zip Code
59701


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